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# Test Lab Engineer

- **Company:** PGNA INC
- **Location:** Lancaster, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5fbc8f410c0bf23f

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a mechanical discipline with coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics and machine design, and with minimum of two years of related experience. Additional desirable experience includes:
 * Understanding and ability to apply engineering mathematics (up to and including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus)
 * Testing and lab experience including both manual data collection and data collection via electronic instrumentation
 * Bulk solids handling and/or pneumatic conveying
 * R&D/New product development processes
 * Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools
 * Working knowledge of CAD software (such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks)
 * Proficiency in use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
 * Ability to read and interpret technical documents including process flow diagrams, P&ID's, and equipment arrangement, assembly, and manufacturing drawings.
 * Communication skills to include
 * Oral communications with peers, groups, and customers
 * Presentation of testing results
 * Technical report writing

## Description

The Test Lab Engineer is responsible for testing and evaluation of equipment performance as applicable to both customer materials in Pelletron equipment and internal products and systems., * Perform testing to confirm performance of Pelletron equipment on customer supplied bulk materials

 * Physical evaluation of as-received and as-tested material samples for conditions of particle size, debris content, and physical properties such as bulk density and angle of repose per applicable ASTM, ISO, or other standards.
 * Setup of equipment, determination of operating conditions, testing, and evaluation of results for capacity, cleaning performance, or other critical design parameters.
 * Perform design, setup, testing, and evaluation of custom equipment and test apparatus as part of engineering standards improvement, new product development, and R&D to assist in furthering and improving the technical offerings and capabilities of Pelletron.
 * Document all testing with accurate, objective, and detailed technical reports.
 * Perform upgrades to lab equipment when required to keep pace with current technologies.
 * Maintain all lab equipment in a constant state of operational readiness.
 * Support R&D efforts on new products, design modifications, quality investigations, etc.
 * Other duties as assigned.


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