Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced hands-on Structural Testing Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team and contribute in developing, testing and certifying innovative structural components and systems. You will be responsible for conducting various standard and R&D material, component and full scale testing of various structural systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct various material, component and full-scale structural testing to address the testing and validation needs of our Structural Engineering Team

• Prepare and draft test reports and presentations under the supervision of the structural testing manager

• Maintain various structural testing equipment including servo electric and hydraulic systems

• Assist with specifying future test equipment

• Initiate and maintain calibration of various test equipment, data acquisition and sensors

• Provide engineering insight and based on test results and failure analysis

• Assist with the design and execution of various custom made and R&D test setups

• Initiate and maintain quality programs for testing

• Assist with code and compliance package submittals (test report and quality documentation preparation)

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor"s degree in structural or mechanical engineering required (Master's or PhD preferred)

• At least 5 years of experience in structural product testing and certification required

• Demonstrated experience with test equipment and sensors including servo- electric or hydraulic actuators, data acquisitions, transducers and strain gages required

• Demonstrated expertise in product testing and certification as well as regulatory compliance and accreditation (such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ICC-ES, IAPMO-ES) required

• Proficiency in utilization of existing testing literature (ASTM, ANSI, ICC or IAPMO AC's) required; committee involvement highly preferred

• Strong technical, problem solving and hands-on aptitude required

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to coordinate between various teams required

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint (or similar packages) required

• Experience with CAD, preferably Solidworks, required

• Experience with SAP2000 and/or Abaqus preferred

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