Education & Experience: An MS or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field, with research or industry experience in vibration analysis, machine diagnostics, signal processing, or prognostics using real test-rig or field data; or a BS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in condition monitoring, reliability, or instrumentation involving pumps, compressors, mills, or similar rotating equipment. Validation & Field Testing: Write comprehensive test plans from scratch, design and implement physical test jigs, and occasionally travel to active mine sites to conduct on-site validation of sensor reliability, data acquisition hardware, and vibration-based condition monitoring systems for rotating equipment.