TEST ENGINEER – Fastener Test Lab

Position Summary:

Are you looking to become part of a unique and growing company? A place where you are empowered to make a difference? Then Peak is the place for you! Peak Innovations Engineering is an engineering firm providing design, testing, analysis, and training services related to fasteners and bolted joints. Our customers include OEM’s, tier suppliers, and fastener manufacturers and coaters. Customer industries include automotive, aerospace, agriculture, general industrial, and many more. Our testing services are accredited to ISO 17025 in the fields of torque and torque-tension. We pride ourselves on technical excellence and customer service – delivering the ultimate confidence in fastening to our customers.

This position will work directly with sales and engineering, Peak customers and internal Peak team members providing fastener and bolted joint testing and consulting services. The position requires a mechanical engineering background coupled with a practical mechanical aptitude and is accustomed to working in a team environment.

This position reports to: Engineering Team Leader
This position has direct reports: None
Location: Machesney Park, IL
FLSA Hourly/Salary: Salary

Essential Functions:

Commit to PEAK’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and the Peak Way.
Perform design analysis/problem resolution to assist in developing engineering designs.
Work directly with customers to determine testing protocols to meet customer needs.
Execute testing programs through a combination of hands-on lab work and coordination/supervision of PEAK lab technicians. Testing capabilities include, but are not limited to, torque-angle, torque-tension testing with load cells, and in-joint torque-tension testing utilizing ultrasonics.
Analyze experimental data (i.e., torque, angle, clamp load) to determine joint, fastener, and assembly characteristics and author test reports based on customer and project requirements.
Provide technical direction to engineering support personnel.
Maintain effective communication with internal/external customers.
Work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Utilize strong time management, analytical, and leadership skills with a commitment to being detail oriented.
Take on additional responsibilities and demonstrate flexibility in both work schedule and work environment based on business needs.
Travel to support business activities between 10-25% which may include some overnight travel.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
3+ years of experience in an engineering role
Polite and professional manner.
Be highly motivated, well organized, and think independently.
Proficient in MSOffice with ability to utilize/learn computer tools such as MC911, Stanley Alpha Toolbox, and others as appropriate.
Basic knowledge of clamp load measurement techniques beneficial (e.g., ultrasonics, strain gauges, physical bolt length measurement, etc.).
Basic machine shop and fixture design skills.
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
High level of interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of statistical and mathematical tools.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Ability to learn and understand basic fastened joint design practices (e.g., clamp load, external forces, joint components, fastener design).
Ability to learn and understand standard assembly plant fastening methods (e.g., torque, torque & angle, torque to yield).
Understanding of design and manufacturing processes.
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design.

Additional Skills Preferred:

Fastening design or test background preferred
Knowledge of fasteners and fastening applications is beneficial.
Automotive experience a plus
Prior experience with 3D CAD software beneficial

Peak/Field provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.