Mechanical Engineer 2 (LAB)

Mechanical Engineer 2 (LAB) 

Job Summary:

Fike Corporation, a global leader in Pressure Relief, Explosion Protection, and Fire Protection solutions, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to testing industrial safety products across a range of industries, including aerospace, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and oil and gas. As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will lead and coordinate laboratory testing efforts, specify and procure equipment, and execute tests for pressure relief concepts, products, processes, and applications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge industrial safety solutions while working in a highly collaborative and innovative environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Leads and/or Conducts Design Qualification and Lot Acceptance Testing for Quality, Engineering, Applications and Operations teams


2. Responsible for design and maintenance of pressure vessels, test fixtures, structures, data acquisition and testing systems including procedural documentation


3. Possess ASME Authorized Observer accreditation for the Flow laboratory


4. Understands the full range of current test capabilities and limitations and can independently operate all testing equipment


5. Maintains knowledge of new and emerging testing technologies


6. Creates new testing methods, systems and procedures


7. Actively participates in test planning, execution, data acquisition and analysis


8. Creates, approves and maintains documentation of testing details including test reports and other lab record


9. Works with Project Managers to establish project plans, and communicate progress on a regular basis


10. Participates in and conducts design reviews for development projects


11. Reviews and researches applicable market accepted standards for specific testing requirements. (ASME, CE, PED, KOSHA, UKCA, ASTM etc.)


12. Manages and coordinates the completion of technical tasks by outside consultants and vendors including documentation


13. Travels to various customer facilities and sales outlets when required


14. Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed


15. Serves as the laboratory representative on assigned Product Development and Sustaining Engineering teams


16. Presents testing setup and results to internal and external customers as needed


17. Adheres to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administrations Regulations (EAR) and (NOFORN) policies and completes ongoing awareness training, which includes collection, processing and handling, transmission, storage, and general safeguarding practices                  

Performs related duties as assigned.  Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Understanding.  Hands on testing. Analytical.  Data Acquisition, Computer Applications.  Programming Language.  Inspecting/Examining.  Troubleshooting.  Design.  Presentation.  Research.   Project Management.  Critical Thinking.  Problem Solving.  Decision Making.  Relationship Building.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Work will be performed in an office environment, an industrial setting, and/or in indoor and outdoor laboratory environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands. Some travel domestically and internationally as required. Occasionally, the employee will be exposed to workplace hazards such as high pressures, high temperatures, electrical hazards, fumes, and chemicals. The noise level in the area is generally moderate with intermittent loud noises during testing.  Proper PPE will need to be worn. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.                                                                                        

Job Qualifications:

Required: Must be able to work on CUI, ITAR, EAR and NOFORN designated projects. Bachelor’s degree in, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering. Minimum 5 years post degree related experience. Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, practices and theories. Formal course work in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics. Have an expert knowledge of data acquisition, and control methods.

Preferred: Master’s degree in a related technical field.  Experience or education in the fields of explosion protection, fire protection, pressure relief or other related special hazard protection. Familiarity with numerical analysis methods, (FEA, CFD), National Instruments Corp., LabView® and Autodesk products

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $82,454 to $103,057 per year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.  

Working at Fike   

At Fike, our people are our strength.  In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Better, Together as OneFike!  Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family. 

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays


• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan


• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance


• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!


• Profit Sharing Bonus Program


• Education Reimbursement         


• Employee Assistance Program                              


• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program


• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses


• Service awards & Recognition Program


• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch


• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking                                                                    

Refer to Req ID 3861. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application.  

Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.