Air Squared Manufacturing Inc

Description: Company Name: Air Squared Title of Position: Test Engineer II Position Type: Full-time; Exempt

Pay Range: $76,000 - $95,000/year based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include: * Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching) * Dental and vision insurance * Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer * Group and voluntary life insurance * Voluntary short-term disability * 401(k) Retirement plan * Safety shoe allowance * 3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays * Parental Leave * Educational reimbursement Location: Thornton, CO

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of scroll type compressors and vacuum pumps for the medical, automotive, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Our company focuses on challenging, new applications which require unique solutions and outside of the box thinking. Working closely with our customers allows us to design a completely customized solution that fits their exact needs.

Air Squared is aggressively pursuing the compressors used in auxiliary air systems on board fully electric trucks and buses. Newly developed liquid cooled scroll compressor technology has shown to offer a step change in pressure capability for oil free compressors.

Scroll compressors are unique in that their designs include a variety of Mechanical Engineering specialties to fully understand the working principles. These specialties include: Heat Transfer: Understanding of heat transfer principles is necessary to manage thermal effects during scroll device operation. This knowledge is crucial for optimizing compressor reliability and performance by designing for efficient heat dissipation. Thermodynamics: A solid understanding of thermodynamics is essential for analyzing the compression process within scroll devices. This knowledge will be applied to optimize compressor performance metrics like efficiency and discharge temperature. Mechanics of Materials: A strong understanding of material properties is essential for selecting appropriate materials for scroll devices we fabricate at Air Squared. This knowledge will be applied to ensure component strength, durability, and performance. Dynamics & Statics: The ability to analyze scroll device operation using principles of dynamics and statics is crucial. This includes calculating bearing loads, shaft deflections, and performing static balancing of scroll compressors. Fluid Dynamics: Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software is required to analyze compressible flow in our scroll devices. You will use this skillset to optimize factors like cooling and pressure drop. The job will include testing new scroll compressors and vacuum pump designs. We are seeking Test Engineer who is driven, perceptive, organized, has leadership abilities, works well with others, and has good attention todetail.

Responsibilities will include: Focused Responsibilities: Scroll Compressor Testing * Design and Build Scroll Compressor Test Stands: Develop and fabricate test stands specifically designed for evaluating scroll compressor performance * Select and Install Scroll Compressor Test Equipment: Choose appropriate test equipment (pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors, etc.) and ensure proper installation for accurate data collection. * Test, Analyze, and Troubleshoot Scroll Prototypes: Conduct comprehensive performance testing of scroll compressor prototypes, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions. * Data Acquisition & Programming with LabVIEW: Program and utilize LabVIEW to automate data acquisition from test equipment and analyze scroll compressor performance metrics. * Mentorship and Training: Provide training and mentorship to junior test engineers and engineering technicians on scroll compressor testing procedures and data analysis. Additional Re ponsibilities: * Perform other duties related to scroll compressor testing as assigned by management. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: * Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience with a proven track record in testing * Minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanical test engineer * Minimum of 3 years of experience using LabVIEW for data acquisition and analysis * Proficiency in using a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks or similar program, to understand and interpret test stand designs. * Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN) bus * Knowledge of the use of Vector tools Highly Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of Engineering Equation Solver (EES) or MATLAB for test data analysis * Experience with PLC programming and control systems for test stand automation. * Background in automotive * Background in programming is a plus. * U.S. Citizenship (or ability to legally work in the US) * Strong experience with BLDC motors and controllers