R&D Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Founded in 1963, Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, is an industry leading flow control technology company that improves the reliability, integrity, efficiency, and productivity of critical infrastructure. Gilmore's flow control solutions are suited to the toughest environments and across all markets where critical service requirements make them essential (high temperature, high pressure). Gilmore's manufacturing and headquarters are in Houston, Texas USA.

Our people are fundamental to the success of our organization and remain at the heart of our achievements. At Gilmore, we aim to develop our business around a valued and motivated workforce that encourages personal development and allows our people to flourish and realize their fullest potential.

Role Synopsis

Set up and conduct tests of high pressure, high performance hydraulic control valves, regulators, and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving product performance and to obtain data for development or design validation.

Essential Duties & responsibilities ( includes, but not limited to the following)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Confer with engineers or other personnel in the creation and implementation of FAT test and assembly procedures as well as investigate and participate in problem solving a valves malfunction
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
• Record test results per test procedure using numerical and graphical data
• Ensure test schedules are attained while meeting safety objectives
• Be an effective interface between Engineering and Assembly
• Secure the project test package from Engineering and verifies that all procedures, drawings and approvals necessary for the test are in place
• Review the test schedules and ensure that all tools and materials necessary to meet the schedules are on hand prior to the test start dates
• Coordinate and participate in the installation of product on test equipment or into test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Give and welcome feedback and exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit by putting the success of team above individual interests and supporting everyone's efforts to succeed
• Perform other work-related tasks, as assigned.

Compliance Requirements

Gilmore has a Business Ethics Policy (the "Policy") which provides guidance to employees in day-to-day roles, as well as helping the employee and the business comply with the law at all times. The incumbent must read, understand, and comply with, at all times, the Policy along with all other corresponding policies, procedures and directives.

QHSE Responsibilities

Qualifications / Work Experience

Education

Essential

Preferred

Experience

Essential

Preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All offers of employment at Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.