Test Engineer - Engineering

Company: Dixon Valve & Coupling Company
Location: Chestertown
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Job Details Description

Dixon is looking for an entry level Test Engineer to join our team in Chestertown, MD! Become a part of a growing team in Dixons brand new 24,000 sq. ft. R&D facility. The candidate will work with other highly motivated engineers and technical personnel to develop and test new products and existing products in new applications. They will also work with outside customers, developing and running tests and making recommendations for Dixon products based on those test results. They will put together reports and summaries to communicate results.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and use hydraulic and manual crimpers.
• Set up and use rams for internal expansion and swaging.
• Installation and use of band clamps and Boss clamps.
• Use and care of hydrostatic test pumps.
• Set up and conduct all standard tests such as hydrostatic, heat, PMI, pull, torque, and fit.
• Properly assemble hoses using Dixon Boss and Cam & Groove products.
• Failure mode investigation and detection.
• Properly using, caring for, maintaining and calibrating tools and equipment.
• Properly document findings and create reports.
  Competencies:
  
  • Must have strong writing skills.
  • Strong computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & ability to use various software systems and databases
  • Excellent reasoning ability: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as Algebra, Trigonometry, and Geometry.
  • Ability to work with and interpret formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.
  • Have a complete understanding of factors of safety, working pressures, test pressures and failure pressure.
  • Complete understanding of the differences between straight and tapered threads and how each thread type seals.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to write reports and communicate effectively
  • Ability to understand and follow all safety policies.
  • Ability to obtain a forklift license.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
    
    Qualifications
    
    Skills
    
    Behaviors
    Preferred
    
    Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
    
    Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
    
    Motivations
    Preferred
    
    Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
    
    Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
    
    Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
    
    Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
    
    Education
    Preferred
    
    Bachelors or better in Engineering.
    
    Experience
    
    Licenses & Certifications
    
    

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