Test Engineer

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

The Test Engineer works in a hands-on environment supporting the operations team to provide technical support for production. You will be responsible for design build new electro-mechanical test equipment for new products, and maintenance, repairs, obsolescence planning and continuous improvement on existing test equipment with a strategic approach to automation where applicable.

Essential Responsibilities

• Quickly develop a thorough understanding of the company’s products and all test requirements (primarily: rotary actuators, hydraulic valves, and pressure and temperature switches).
• Design, develop and build new automated electro-mechanical manufacturing and production test equipment for in-house use.
• Create electrical schematic/2D Electrical Drawings, specify and purchase all components and materials, find reliable vendors to assist, and write software to accomplish the design and development of automated test equipment.
• Modify existing test equipment hardware and/or software to accommodate new or changed requirements.
• Service, maintain and repair test equipment. Upgrade or replace old/obsolete systems.
• Write comprehensive statements-of-work and evaluate/select vendors to perform test equipment development and fabrication.
• Work on Electrical Panel/Controllers/Circuit boards of high pressure pneumatic and hydraulic systems (up to 10,000 PSI).
• Work on test equipment that operates at high temperatures (up to 600° F).
• Write and perform test system validation and calibration procedures to AS9100 requirements.
• Maintain test system documentation to AS9100 requirements.
• Ensure a safe environment at all times.

Position Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any related Years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree.
• Min 3 years of experience in a Manufacturing
• Understanding of Aerospace quality systems
• Ability to lead cross functional Test Equipment efforts from initial requirements phase to implementation to production line
• Prepare detailed documents that are accurate, clear and concise.
• Lift up to 35 lbs