Mechanical Test Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to join our Shelby team!

As our Mechanical Test Engineer you will design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. You will also prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products.

Location: Shelby, NC

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Design, configure, program and operate laboratory special test equipment (testers or rigs), data acquisition & control equipment, and sensors to control test execution and collect data in laboratory or tests to make precision measurements.
• Develop hardware test plans & procedures, execute tests in a laboratory environment, and evaluate resulting test data in support of aerospace control actuation and electric motor control system for performance characterization and model validation.
• Create, schedule, and perform development and acceptance tests to meet Customer requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates test failures, in-process rejections and trends, recommending corrective action as appropriate.
• Provides assistance in the areas of predictability, manufacturing processing, equipment and process improvement.
• Model, simulate and then validate high-fidelity physics-based electromechanical actuation system models through test and evaluation of modeled hardware in support of design engineering team.
• Collect test data, review data and compile test report.
• Participate in the design, integration and test of prototype electromechanical fixtures used to test and evaluate aircraft control actuation systems.
• Experience with aerospace standards such as RTCA-DO-160, MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 is a plus.

What You Bring

• Due to the nature of work performed in this position, US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering degree required.
• Oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office, LabVIEW and Mathlab preferred. Organization, and presentation skills. Ability to handle multiple opportunities and meet strict deadlines.
• 3-5 years' experience in hardware testing and data acquisition, and control of actuation, or related electromechanical systems. Basic understanding of active and passive electronics.
• 3-5 years experience product development, product testing, or testing equipment.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.