Test & Development Engineer

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.

A part of NHBB since 1964, NHBB's Astro Division is based in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, a place defined by the natural splendor of the many lakes, ponds and rivers found here.

Essential Functions:

• Develop core technology for critical new products to support strategic growth of both Rod End/Spherical Bearing & Rolling Element Bearing (REB) products and testing.
• Support from initial R&D stages to TRL 6 launch to mfg, ensuring on-time, crisp results.
• Interface with all levels in NHBB divisions and 3rd party resources on development projects.
• Design, fabricate, integrate, and optimize custom equipment including mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic elements
• Maintain test programs by evaluating rig status, build/teardowns, specimen inspection & test reporting
• Interface with AMP divisions and 3rd party resources on test/development projects
• Support test rig upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Develop technical analysis capabilities and support regarding product design, development & analysis.
• Develop products in a structured product development process, progress projects according to the project schedule, work with vendors and other internal departments to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements:

Education:

• BSME/BSMET or equivalent
• Background in design and troubleshooting for electrical & mechanical components/systems.  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience:

• Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, database management, public speaking & presentation, results driven.
• Knowledge of design-for-manufacture and design-for-test techniques.
• Hands-on prototyping skills using basic shop tools and equipment.
• Product design analysis, product failure analysis, Solidworks, Fininte Element Analysis, Jones, etc
• LabView, SQL/Database, MATLAB experience a plus
• Bearing design, failure analysis, and/or testing a plus

Physical Demands:  Position requires sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, bending, reaching, daily phone and computer use, speaking, hearing, and seeing.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

NHBB is an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.