Lead Engineer – Mechanical Testing
Core
Lead Mechanical Test Engineer defining test requirements, designing test setups/fixtures, and executing validation tests for locomotive components and subsystems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical test engineer (rail/locomotive)
Builds
Validated locomotive components, subsystems, and test facilities
Domain
Rail transportation / Mechanical engineering / Validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical system validation, Reliability testing, Weibull analysis, Life predictions analysis, Test fixture design, Data acquisition systems, Sensor integration (accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells), Field test execution, Data processing (FFT, FRF, PSD, rainflow counting)
Preferred skills
Electrical component validation, Test bench design, Troubleshooting instrumentation, Global partner management
Technologies
DAQ systems, Impact hammers, Modal test equipment, Vibration test equipment, Thermal test equipment, Pressure test equipment
Responsibilities
Translate engineering requirements into test specifications, Design and develop scalable test setups and fixtures, Execute special, standard, and non-standard tests, Coordinate with cross-functional teams (EHS, Facilities, Compliance), Manage field test logistics and customer coordination, Process test data and generate conclusions, Prepare invention disclosures, Obtain customer P.O. and manage invoicing for test services.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
