Exmark Engineering Test Technician II

About the Role

Join an exciting team working to advance conventional and electrified, automated, and smart connected products within Toro’s Landscapes and Contractor Group, consisting of Toro, Exmark and Spartan brands. This position will play a key role in defining vehicle and sub-system architectures, designing electrical and electromechanical systems, and evaluating key electrical components and technologies. The Toro Corporation values its employees with upward career mobility and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prototype and production units in laboratory conditions according to established and/or newly developed safety, durability, and performance standards.
• Gather data on the performance of products and prototypes, including programming of data acquisition with computer-controlled DAQ systems (e.g., LabVIEW, SoMat, Dewesoft) for non-standard testing.
• Maintain daily logs and write periodic, interim, and final data summaries as required.
• Perform required maintenance, teardown, and inspections of test units and record findings for inclusion in reliability and maintainability summaries.
• Design, arrange for the construction, and develop test equipment and fixturing for component and/or entire unit testing.
• Instruct in advanced testing techniques and operation of data acquisition equipment as required.
• Carry out test programs for units, components, and materials.
• Provide product knowledge to assist in resolving field problems and determine corrective action.
• Participate in and/or lead field/lab improvement projects, safety initiatives, adherence to safety protocols, and additional operational needs (e.g., technical supply stocks, truck maintenance, SharePoint site, transportation).
• Participate in quality initiatives and training as needed, and support company Quality policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• GED/High School Diploma required with applicable years of experience.
• Technical College graduate with a minimum of a two-year degree or certificate preferred.
• Experience with data acquisition devices (e.g., LabVIEW, SoMat).
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, teamwork, flexibility, motivation, and dependability.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capability.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment supporting cross-functional staff members.

Working Conditions

• Some travel may be required to field test sites for data acquisition or performance evaluations.
• Provide physical and technical support to Operations and other designated engineering departments.
• Onsite only at Exmark Division Headquarters in Beatrice, NE 68310; no remote or hybrid work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a pay range of $27.50 - $35.00/hour.
• Affordable and top-tier medical, dental, and vision plan.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Dress for your day—casual, office-plant blended environment.
• Wellness resources for physical, mental, and financial health.
• 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement and career advancement.
• Access to early pay via the One@Work app.