Senior Test Automation Engineer

Seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer for the Technical Services Group (TSG) within Element Product Qualification Testing (PQT) division. The TSG is responsible for overseeing standardization and ensuring technical excellence across the entire network of Aerospace PQT laboratories. This division covers a wide breadth of testing such as Cryogenic Steam Fuel Hydraulic Climatic Electrical Mechanical and more. The Senior Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of LabView software to streamline mechanical testing operations primarily at the San Bernardino facility but also supporting other PQT facilities. This is a fast paced but exciting career opportunity where decisions will be recognized as authoritative and have an impact on services and related activities for the entire Element organization.

Salary: $130000 - $180000/yr DOE

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Senior Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting standardization and deployment of test stand software/hardware and providing data acquisition and control systems in close coordination with other test departments managers and technical and support personnel. These responsibilities include but are not limited to following responsibilities:

Program LabView and DasyLab data acquisition and control systems to integrate with instrumentation and control systems on the test stands.

Develop flexible and extensible software with intuitive GUI that can be deployed across multiple facilities to support a variety of test requirements and is usable by technicians at all levels

Interface with Element personnel and vendors to procure and/or manufacture software and hardware components required for Data Acquisition & Control systems.

Implement system safety requirements to mitigate identified hazards with the test system.

Oversee and provide hands-on approach to integration and checkout of DACS.

Develop DACS test and checkout procedures to validate test system operation.

Develop and review test reports for correct application and use of the DACS.

Work closely with the colleagues and customers to assist or lead problem/conflict evaluation and identification of solutions as applicable to DACS requirements.

Train personnel on the data acquisition software setup and calibration.

Develop training materials for instructing colleagues and defining and establishing best practices across multiple sites.

Other Responsibilities:
Maintain proficiency on new and evolving Data Acquisition & Control system technology.

Continuous evaluation of processes and identification of improvements.

Recommend new/change to policies and procedures to the TSG to improve efficiency and productivity.

Evaluate and recommend test equipment services and enhancements to include capital investments.

Be aware of and enforce quality and environmental safety system safety and health requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have extensive LabView experience.Additional control and data acquisition software experience is a plus.

Must have extensive knowledge of instrumentation (Pressure flow temperature and other sensors).

Must have a proven technical record in design integration and test of data acquisition and control systems in a test environment.

Must be a self-starter have the ability to consistently deliver at a high level with minimum supervision and maintain continuous communications with subordinates peers and upper management personnel.

Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Ability to negotiate through conflicting demands for resources and manage time to drive overall organizational success.

Ability to evaluate tools and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

Experience developing software in a team environment using version control build automation bug tracking and similar processes/technologies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Minimum Education and Experience:

BS Degree Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related technical discipline advanced degree preferred.

5-10 years technical experience in use of Data acquisition and control systems typical to climatics dynamics electrical and fluid/mechanical testing. This will include but not be limited to:

LabView based Data Acquisition & Control systems (PXI CDaq CRio FPGA etc.)

Solid understanding of data acquisition fundamentals and interfaces (sampling filtering DSP RS232 GPIB OPENCan etc.)

Application system integration and signal conditioning of pressure temperature flow acceleration load cells LVDT RVDT strain gauge etc. sensors into DACS

Calibration standards and processes for test instruments

Experience with Military and Aerospace and other commercial compliance standards typical to climatics dynamics nuclear and fluid/mechanical testing.

Licenses and Certifications (if any):

LabView Certifications (CLAD CLD CLA etc.) preferred

Working Conditions:

Test lab environments

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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