Test Engineer

Company: BrandSafway
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview: ---A leading provider of specialized services to the global industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets, BrandSafway delivers access and scaffolding systems, forming and shoring industrial services, and related solutions to more than 32,000 customers worldwide. BrandSafway was formed when Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined in 2017. We are a corporation of 35,000 employees with operations in more than 35 countries.
With a reputation for delivering the safest, most efficient, and high-performance access and scaffolding solutions available today, SafwayAtlantic serves customers in the New York, New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle metropolitan markets. SafwayAtlantic provides comprehensive solutions for new construction, renovation, and maintenance with the greatest depth and expertise in hoists and business maintenance units (BMUs) along with the widest array of motorized access, scaffolding, and related industrial services.
JOB PURPOSE:To assist in the development of products and engineered solutions for BrandSafway's Product Development team.To lead the analysis and testing of products and engineered solutions for BrandSafway's Product Development team.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:--- Plan, supervise, coordinate, assemble, perform and document testing of systems and components--- Analyze stresses and deflections of components and systems using manual calculations, structural analysis software and FEA software--- Utilize CAD, FEA and PDM tools effectively--- Evaluate new and existing systems and components for load capacity, factors of safety, modes of failure and regulatory compliance--- Specify and purchase test equipment--- Assist in the modification or redesign of new and existing systems and components--- Become a subject matter expert on BrandSafway access product lines--- Purchase equipment and maintain accurate inventory records--- Provide technical assistance to BrandSafway branches, including visiting branches and project sites--- Travel up to 10% (contingent upon COVID travel restrictions)--- Ability to safely work in a Shop and manufacturing environment is critical QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:--- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent--- 5-10 years of experience.--- Self-starter and "Hands-on" Engineer with strong mechanical skills, leadership abilities and project management skills--- Strong computer skills required--- Blueprint reading, architectural drawing familiarity required--- AutoCAD and SolidWorks, FEA experience a plus--- Manufacturing and welding experience a plus--- Experience with code compliance design; OSHA, UL, ASME, etc. a plus--- Good verbal and written communication skills, MS Office proficiency, able to provide written reports and give professional presentations--- Safety conscious working in Shop environment--- Team player--- Self-starter--- Attention to detail
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk, and/or reach above shoulders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It may occasionally require for the person to lift up to 50lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
BrandSafway is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. BrandSafway is also an E-Verify participant.
The above statements reflect the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

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