R & D Engineer - (US-MO-Maryville - 64468)

Compensation: $42K - $45K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Jobcode: 182006-JJ
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SUMMARY Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design for products and tests on engine products and component parts by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Applies engineering principles to design, modify and test new products. Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design for products such as engines, equipment, machines, associated and subsystems components utilizing and applying engineering principles, research data and proposed product specifications. Confers with engineering and production personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design. Designs and directs technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test control apparatus and equipment. Directs and coordinates activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations. Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics. Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system. Plans and develops experimental test programs. Prepares technical reports for use by engineering or management personnel for long- and short-range planning. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Confers with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required. Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by mechanical engineering and management personnel. Develops or uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on mechanical products and systems.