Arbor Energy
Energy
Sr.TestEngineer(GasificationR&D)
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“Sr. Test Engineer (Gasification R&D) at Arbor Energy. Skills: test-engineering, high-pressure gas systems, high-temperature systems, data acquisition. Drive corrective actions. feed lessons into next test”
Industry & Context.
Drive corrective actions; turning test data into clear findings
Willingness and ability to work on-site at Arbor’s test facility in San Bernardino, CA
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related Engineering field, 5+ years of hands-on test-engineering experience—system testing, validation, or commissioning, meaningful time spent building and operating test stands, Direct experience with high-pressure gas systems, Direct experience with high-temperature systems, hardware, instrumentation, and safety practices they demand, instrumentation, sensor integration, and data acquisition skills, track record of getting reliable measurements out of difficult service, turning test data into clear findings, Highly self-directed, able to take a broad goal, operate with minimal oversight, drive the details to resolution, ownership mentality, curious, inventive mindset, Willingness and ability to work on-site at Arbor’s test facility in San Bernardino, CA
Nice to Have
Direct experience with gasification, slag-forming or oxy-fuel combustion, refractory-lined reactors, FCC, coker, ash- or solids-handling, other dirty, high-temperature, fouling-prone systems, Hands-on operating experience in a pilot plant, test stand, national lab pilot program, aerospace test cell environment, Experience with PLCs, control systems, industrial sensors, Experience with supercritical CO₂, other high-pressure (100+ bar) systems, Familiarity with relevant industry standards (ASME, API), test-site safety practice, Background in startup, R&D, or first-of-a-kind hardware development environments
What You'll Do.
Drive corrective actions
feed lessons into next test
Develop test-site procedures
Maintain operating practices
Ensure compliance with safety standards
Participate in process hazard analyses
Full Job Description
About Us At Arbor Energy as Arbor’s R drive corrective actions through to verified resolution and feed lessons into the next test. Develop and maintain test-site procedures and operating practices, ensure compliance with safety standards, and participate in process hazard analyses (PHA/HAZOP) as the program evolves. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related Engineering field. 5+ years of hands-on test-engineering experience—system testing, validation, or commissioning—with meaningful time spent building and operating test stands. Direct experience with high-pressure gas systems and high-temperature systems, including the hardware, instrumentation, and safety practices they demand. Strong instrumentation, sensor integration, and data acquisition skills—a track record of getting reliable measurements out of difficult service and turning test data into clear findings. Highly self-directed—able to take a broad goal, operate with minimal oversight, and drive the details to resolution without waiting to be steered. Strong ownership mentality and a curious, inventive mindset suited to a small, fast-paced startup environment. Willingness and ability to work on-site at Arbor’s test facility in San Bernardino, CA. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with gasification, slag-forming or oxy-fuel combustion, refractory-lined reactors, FCC, coker, ash- or solids-handling, or other dirty, high-temperature, fouling-prone systems. Hands-on operating experience in a pilot plant, test stand, national lab pilot program, or aerospace test cell environment. Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or similar for data reduction; experience with PLCs, control systems, and industrial sensors. Experience with supercritical CO₂ or other high-pressure (100+ bar) systems. Familiarity with relevant industry standards (ASME, API) and test-site safety practice. Background in startup, R&D, or first-of-a-kind hardware development environments. Compensation & Benefit
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