Test Development Engineer

New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace defense medical dental and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough NH in 1946 our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety health and wellness of our employees and partnerships with our customers suppliers and the communities that surround us.

A part of NHBB since 1964 NHBBs Astro Division is based in New Hampshires Lakes Region a place defined by the natural splendor of the many lakes ponds and rivers found here.

Essential Functions:

• Develop core technology for critical new products to support strategic growth of both Rod End/Spherical Bearing & Rolling Element Bearing (REB) products and testing.
• Support from initial R&D stages to TRL 6 launch to mfg ensuring ontime crisp results.
• Interface with all levels in NHBB divisions and 3rd party resources on development projects.
• Design fabricate integrate and optimize custom equipment including mechanical electrical/electronic hydraulic and pneumatic elements
• Maintain test programs by evaluating rig status build/teardowns specimen inspection & test reporting
• Interface with AMP divisions and 3rd party resources on test/development projects
• Support test rig upgrades maintenance and troubleshooting
• Develop technical analysis capabilities and support regarding product design development & analysis.
• Develop products in a structured product development process progress projects according to the project schedule work with vendors and other internal departments to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements:

Education:

• BSME/BSMET or equivalent with a minimum 2 years experience.
• Background in design and troubleshooting for electrical & mechanical components/systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience:

• Microsoft Project Powerpoint database management public speaking & presentation results driven.
• Knowledge of designformanufacture and designfortest techniques.
• Handson prototyping skills using basic shop tools and equipment.
• Product design analysis product failure analysis Solidworks Fininte Element Analysis Jones etc
• LabView SQL/Database MATLAB experience a plus
• Bearing design failure analysis and/or testing a plus

Physical Demands: Position requires sitting for long periods of time walking standing bending reaching daily phone and computer use speaking hearing and seeing.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

NHBB is an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations candidate must be a U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.