ARi ยท 3 days ago
Engine Validation Test Engineer
ARi is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise headquartered in East Peoria, IL. They are seeking an Engine Validation Test Engineer to perform various engine validation tests, ensuring high quality of engine products through validation and collaborating with multiple teams to execute and analyze test data.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
The position will contribute to the work group by performing various engine validation tests to validate engine designs including Structures and Dynamics tests for engine systems and components, non-structural engine tests such as fuel system, air system, etc
Will work with a large group of business partners including the design team, validation team, testing team and simulation team
Key projects: Mounted Equipment Resonance (MER) tests, On Machine Stress Analysis (OMSA) tests, fuel system flow, pressure, temperature, etc
Purpose of this team: ensure high quality of IPSD-L engine products through validation
Pretest:
Understand test objectives and scope, project timeline
Collect gauge maps, test cycles
Prepare parts and gauges
Work with the lab team on test execution and data acquisition using systems like LMS, eDAQ
Set up test instrumentation
Perform modal testing for engine systems and components
Perform engine tests by following standard test procedures
Perform test data analysis such as vibration severity assessment, weld/bolted joint analysis, parent material fatigue analysis, fluid flow, pressure and temperature analysis, etc. by following Caterpillar standard test procedures
Communicate test results and recommendations to internal customers including design engineers and engine system validation leads
Qualification
Required
2+ years of engineering experience is required
Structural vibration and durability testing experience is required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Structural vibration and durability testing
Data acquisition and analysis
Engine knowledge
Test Instrumentation
Testing problem solving
Benefits
Group health, dental, and life insurance coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Sick days
Company holidays
Maternity/paternity leave
Bereavement support
401(k) program
Company
ARi
ARi is a global engineering firm headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois, USA offering services for: Embedded Software, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Testing & Validation.
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Funding
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