Upwing Energy · 6 hours ago
Test Engineer
Cerritos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expUpwing Energy is searching for an experienced test engineer with expertise in developing and performing tests for electromechanical devices and/or turbomachinery. The test engineer will be responsible for developing and operating complex electronic and electromechanical test beds for gas compressor systems, ensuring testing validates design and improves operations and methods.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Gathers test requirements to ensure testing will validate design
Designs test stands and fixtures incorporating mechanical, fluid and electrical components
Sets up and operates data acquisition equipment to measure and record sensor data (pressure transducers, flow meters, thermocouples, accelerometers etc.)
Writes high quality test plans, procedures and reports
Generates P&IDs and electrical schematics
Interfaces with technicians to support test stands during build and operation
Manages and ensures the safe operation of the test areas
Helps develop and follow guidelines for the accurate and efficient measurement and recording of test data
Troubleshoots prototype compressors and test setups
Coordinates groups to solve system problems
Disseminates test results
Provides feedback to design engineers for validation or improvement considerations in the design
Maintains and improves testing facility as required
Designs and builds testing infrastructure with future-proofing in mind
Searches for and selects ancillary equipment based on requirements
Collaborates with the team throughout the development of the product, including setting up, troubleshooting and testing
Increases sophistication, efficiency and effectiveness of LabVIEW-based User Interface
Works closely with cross-functional teams and various customers to understand the product and ensure it meets/exceeds customer performance and durability requirements
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years of test/validation or industrial automation experience is required
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience is required
Experience planning and executing test engineering operations in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with basic test instrumentation and low voltage wiring practices
Test strategy development experience
Test fixturing design experience
Manufacturing or design verification test experience
Must have the initiative to take ownership and drive results
Fundamental curiosity as to how things work
Drive to constantly learn new things and apply them to your work
Determination to investigate and understand root cause
Ability to both evaluate the big picture and dive into details when necessary
Be open to new ideas and input from others in a supportive, team environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the power of positive persuasion
Strong organizational skills
Integrity, commitment, and honesty
Readiness to do whatever task is necessary to move the product/team/company forward
Preferred
NI LabVIEW or PLC ladder logic programming experience
National Instruments hardware (PXI, cRIO, and/or cDAQ) experience
Designing in CAD and generating drawings
Previous experience with rotating machinery alignment and vibration monitoring and analysis
Previous experience with rotating electric machines and power electronics (high voltage and high current)
Controls and process automation experience
Company
Upwing Energy
Upwing Energy brings gas production to new heights by providing an artificial lift technology.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$32.12M2022-11-17Series C· $22M
2020-03-27Series Unknown· $10.12M
2018-06-12Series Unknown
Leadership Team
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Ahmed Elbehery
VP of Field Operation
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