Mechanical Test Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Test Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Bellevue, WA.

OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking to contract with a highly capable and motivated Test Engineer will have responsibility executing testing related such as test design, test component design, test documentation, and conducting the test. The Test Engineer will work closely with internal and external customers to ensure the testing meets requirements and is conducted in a timely manner.  The Test Engineer will work as part of a team of engineers and technicians to complete the testing activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in the drafting of test requirements, test designs and test procedures for experimental work.
• Assist with data analysis and generate test reports.
• Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of Engineering.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with post-processing and documenting experiments.
• Experience with multiple types of testing (R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification).
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in a research environment.
• Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Safety conscience.
• Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging research and development problems.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
• Travel required: 0-5%