Test Engineer II

Description

Company: Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC

Title of Position: Test Engineer II   

Position Type: Full time; Exempt 

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries.  Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects.  

We are seeking a Test Engineer II to join our growing team. This role is focused on designing test stands and testing new scroll compressors and vacuum pump designs, including liquid-cooled oil-free compressors for auxiliary air systems on fully electric trucks and buses. The ideal candidate is driven, organized, and detail-oriented, and can turn test data into clear recommendations for the design team.

Pay Range: $82,000 - $98,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience

Company Benefits include: 

• Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)
• Dental and Vision insurance 
• Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer
• Group and voluntary life insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Safety shoe allowance
• 3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Educational reimbursement 

Company Perks include:

• Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis
• Company Summer picnic for employees and their families
• Department activities budget
• Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more
• Casual dress code
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Awards
• 9/80 work schedule

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and build test stands for evaluating scroll compressor and vacuum pump performance
• Select and install test instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors, etc.) for accurate data collection
• Develop test plans and conduct performance, durability, and life testing of prototypes
• Map compressor and vacuum pump performance (flow, power, efficiency, discharge temperature) across speed and pressure, and produce performance curves and data sheets
• Analyze test data, diagnose issues, and recommend design solutions
• Perform teardown and failure analysis of tested and field-returned units, and support root cause and corrective action with Design and Product Engineering
• Write comprehensive test plans and formal test reports summarizing test setup and results, including reports for customers
• Run thermal and acoustic testing using in-house thermal chambers and sound booth
• Coordinate outside lab testing for shock and vibration, thermal shock, and EMC/EMI
• Program and maintain LabVIEW applications to automate data acquisition and analysis
• Communicate with motor controllers and vehicle systems over CAN bus using Vector tools
• Maintain instrument calibration records and test equipment health to ensure measurement accuracy
• Support production and end-of-line test development as products move toward release
• Support the design team with cost optimization testing and material testing
• Ensure test stands and lab practices meet safety requirements for pressurized equipment, rotating machinery, and high-voltage systems
• Train and mentor engineering technicians on test procedures and data analysis
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Occasional travel may be required
• Overtime availability as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience with a proven track record in testing)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a test engineer
• Experience using LabVIEW for data acquisition and analysis
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) to interpret test stand designs
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN) bus
• Knowledge of Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, or similar)

Preferred

• Knowledge of Python for test data analysis
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems for test stand automation
• Experience with BLDC motors and controllers
• Experience with common troubleshooting instruments (DMM, oscilloscope, function generators, etc.)
• Working knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer as applied to compressor performance
• · Background in automotive

Location: Thornton, Colorado

How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1078af34-40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc%20

Pay Range: $82,000 - $98,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience

For information on Air Squared, visit our website at https://airsquared.com/

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Air Squared, please email Careers@airsquared.com or call (303) 466-2669. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Air Squared is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

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