Job Title: Test Engineer Division: Operations Department: Engineering
Job Objective Support and run vehicle and laboratory test projects during times of elevated resource requirements to ensure the deadlines are met as per the SOPs
Organizational Relationships:Reports to: Trials and Prototyping Manager
Internal Communication:Operations Team Members Internal Audit Department
External Communication:Suppliers and vendors External and outsourced auditors
Functional Responsibilities Minimum of 10 years of blast testing experience (at least 50 events). At least 5 years of experience in the automotive (defense sector) testing. A minimum of 5 years of ballistic testing experience is desirable. In depth knowledge and experience with Humanetics ATD's (crash dummies) - assembly, dismantling, and upgrading. In depth knowledge and experience with using high speed camera's used in blast test events. Extensive experience in DTS 'In-Dummy' data acquisition systems is required. Ability to use Matlab to process ATD survivability data is essential. Experience with operating data acquisition systems (SoMAT e DAQ) for data collection of vehicle instrumentation with thermal couples/accelerometers/strain gauges/pressure sensors/load cells/LVDT/etc is a prerequisite. Experience with the using application and performing measurements with strain gauges is desirable. Experience with various test labs (broad contacts) in the field of survivability testing is essential. Ability to organize workload and meet deadlines is essential.
Key Accountabilities Availability of blast test equipment Planning and arranging blast / ballistic tests Preparation of test items for blast / ballistic testing Data collection during blast tests.
Key Performance Measures100% availability of certified HIII ATD for testing at all times and support equipment availability. No external intervention required for arranging tests (technical) On time readiness of blast equipment and test items.% Success rate in data acquisition.
Job Specifications Technical Competencies Blast test instrumentation knowledge Data acquisition during blast tests Computer Literacy (MS Office)
Qualifications Technical Diploma in the related field. Heavy Duty(vehicle) Driver's License is desirable. Excellent Communication Skills(verbal and written) in English