Mechanical Test Engineer Location: Mullingar, County Westmeath Job Type: Full-time / Permanent Overview - We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Mullingar.
The successful candidate will be responsible for testing, validating, and improving mechanical products and systems to ensure they meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Plan, set up, and execute mechanical testing and validation activities for products and components.
Develop and implement test procedures, protocols, and reports .
Analyse test results and provide technical recommendations for design improvements .
Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues and optimise product performance.
Support prototype builds, product validation, and root cause investigations .
Maintain accurate documentation and test records .
Ensure testing processes comply with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements .
Requirement • Honours Bachelor's Degree Level 8 in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• One to two years' experience in engineering is preferable • Adequate knowledge of the operation of pumps, diesel engines and electric motors.
The Company will train the successful candidate to excel in the job.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
Our ERP System will be used on a daily basis.
• Work well under pressure and deal effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Able to multi-task between several priorities simultaneously.
• Good Problem solving skills • Work overtime if necessary to maintain our production schedule and solve critical issues our customers may have.
• Ability to work with all departments at Patterson Pump Ireland.
Desirable Experience in product development or prototype testing .
Knowledge of quality systems and engineering standards .
Experience working in manufacturing or automation environments .
What's on Offer Competitive salary package Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects Career development within a growing engineering team Collaborative and technically focused work environment What's next Click "Apply Now" to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.
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