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 design engineering team to provide technical support for environmental qualification testing of new products. You will be responsible for the design of electro-mechanical test setups for new products, and maintenance, repairs, obsolescence planning and continuous improvement on existing test setups 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).
• Translate test requirements & procedures into physical test setups and test plans. Assist test technicians with the construction of test setups.
• Implement environmental tests per RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 (temperature, humidity, altitude, vibration, shock, hydraulic/pneumatic flow)
• Modify existing test equipment, hardware and/or software to accommodate new or changed requirements.
• Monitor ongoing tests and interpret data to identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Evaluate/select outside test labs to assist with qualification test programs as necessary.
• Work on electrical panels/controllers/circuit boards of high pressure & voltage pneumatic and hydraulic systems (up to 10,000 PSI/280 VAC).
• Work on test equipment that operates at high temperatures (up to 800° F).
• Create equipment drawings and electrical schematics, 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.
• Ensure a safe environment at all times.

Position Requirements

• Preferred bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or any related
• Previous experience with test engineering; Experience in an aerospace setting is preferred.
• Understand and safely use motors, gearboxes, valves, electrical power, pneumatics and hydraulics and all commonly used related tools and components, including oscilloscopes.
• Prepare detailed documents that are accurate, clear, and concise.
• Design mechanical systems and mechanisms in SolidWorks and/or Creo
• Develop and debug test automation software in LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Lift up to 40 lbs

 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person, as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (e.g., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Min. $74,300.00 to Max. $110,500.00