At Rheem, we're dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. And, as a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we're innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It's an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact people's lives-every day.
The Test Engineer- Decarbonization is the main point of contact between Model Shop, Test Labs, and Engineering. The role will coordinate and manage testing and prototyping operations of new projects related to gas-fired or heat pump systems used for domestic potable water heating, space heating hydronic systems, and combination potable and space water heating. The Test Engineer will perform scientific analyses of problems relating to the design, material processes and operations; assist in the design and development of prototypes, test procedures, and equipment. Assist with the development of designs for a secondary element, a minor functional system or component parts of a structure or device.
This position will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Apply working knowledge of physical, chemical, and mathematical concepts to solve small design related problems, and the creation of new designs.
Create test plans, test procedures, and prototype set up for Technology Development Concepts
Lead New Technology Concept Validation Program by ensuring the timely build of fast prototyping sprints, and testing
Determine proper resource use to ensure timely delivery of high-fidelity concept validation. This may entail inhouse or outsourced testing depending on the resource availability and time sensitivity of the projects
Setup, adjust, and change test samples and setups for testing, perform the required testing in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
Lead and coordinate test plan activities with lab personnel and coordinate equipment resources with lab management.
Accurately acquire, interpret, process, and format test data and results and make any computations required to complete test data within the scope of the requirements of the applicable test standard.
Investigate and troubleshoot product design related problems and opportunities, documenting findings and recommend corrective/improvement changes.
Develop specialized tests and written procedures.
Write technical reports covering test conditions, procedures, results, and conclusions.
Accurately acquire, interpret, process, and format test data results, conclusions drawn, and recommend design changes to achieve desired results.
Assist Design Engineers with designing components of a minor functional system.
Operate, maintain and repair test equipment, instrumentation and systems in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to operate computer systems for data acquisition, test result recording, project status reporting, and to document and manage test documentation records and reports.
Interpret 2D production drawings.
Must be familiar with the use of hand tools.
Conduct on-the-job training as required.
Assist Technology Development Research Engineers with designing components of a minor functional system.
Work within cross-functional teams.
Coordinate pre-production product activities with Plant personnel.
Develop specialized tests and written procedures to evaluate development and reliability specifications.
