Test Engineer I

Location: Earth City, MO

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:

The Test Engineer I defines and conducts tests on compressors, vacuum pumps, and other kinds of flow control products, and assists Product engineers in troubleshooting and data analysis. This role ensures that all testing adheres to prescribed requirements and quality standards, as a key player in product development. To support engineering projects by owning the performance tests and validations, ensuring high-quality and reliable product performance for compressors and vacuum pumps.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all lab activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  
• Creation Tests and Validation Plans to serve compressor and vacuum pump development projects
  
• Conduct and report laboratory tests according to prescribed testing requirements and protocols
  
• Collaborate with engineers to identify appropriate testing methods and troubleshoot product or process issues
  
• Summarize and report test results, including technical report writing and data analysis
  
• Support troubleshooting activities in complex electromechanical tests
  

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical or Similar)
  
• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical testing environment in manufacturing or engineering
  
• 1+ years of experience troubleshooting and testing activities in laboratory or manufacturing settings
  

Preferences:

• Labview programming skills and DAQ hardware setup
  
• Able to design automated test systems
  
• Strong technical and mathematical skills
  
• Excellent electrical and mechanical native skills with the ability to solve technical problems
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  
• Working experience in Fluid Power (Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electromechanical Systems)
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to direct and work effectively
  

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Willingness and availability to travel up to 10% of the time (e.g., customer visits, training at our technical centers, trade shows, etc.). This position may require additional travel during the first year.
  

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership – taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.