Job Description

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Test Engineer I, who provides test engineering expertise while setting up and conducting complex quality testing. Ensures high-quality development of products/components.   

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Test Engineer I provides expertise in setting-up and conducting quality testing. Ensures high quality development of products/components throughout the development process.   

Essential Functions:

•    Responsible in setting-up and performing a range of qualification testing and procedures

•    Performs analysis and troubleshooting to determine root causes of failure

•    Performs testing for various phases of the design process

•    Works to ensure that product(s) will perform under typical and extreme usage without failure

•    Performs qualification testing to ensure products/systems meet design specifications

•    Conducts functional operation and testing on electronic equipment

•    Other responsibilities as assigned

•    The Primary duties in this job require analysis, interpretation or deductions from facts, available information and data. Requirements involve the comparison and the evaluation of possible results or solutions after considering various possibilities and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

Additional Responsibilities:  

•    Performs all other duties as assigned.

Information Management: Treats all information and data within the organization and scope of the position and maintains confidentiality and security at all times. 

Risk Management: 

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations. 
• Reports promptly any suspected or potential violations to laws, regulations, procedures, policies and practices, and cooperates in related investigation. 
• Conducts all transactions in compliance with all company policies, procedures, standards and practices. 
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Safety Requirements:  Is knowledgeable of, observes and complies with Codes of Safe Practice, safety policies and emergency procedures.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.

Experience: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

•    Able to apply expertise in systematic discipline and analytical approach to problem solving 

•    Ability to apply processes and procedures to resolve engineering tasks 

•    Understands test requirements, scheduling and efficiency

•    Effective interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion 

•    Effective oral and written communication

Preferred Position Qualifications: 

Experience:  Two (2) plus years of relevant experience preferred.

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.