Graduate Test Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a team member who can facilitate the validation planning and execution process for various marine products. The primary focus is to work with product development team technical leads and system architecture engineers to help understand the development problems we are trying to solve and help formulate and execute an effective simulation, validation, and integration plan.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with Product Engineering teams to develop robust validation plans with clear linkages to requirements and defined criteria.
• Support all aspects of test execution including documentation, scheduling, sample builds, setup, execution, data collection, teardown, report writing, and issue resolution through root cause activities.
• Communicate clearly with Program Leads to ensure execution of test plans to committed schedules, maintaining clear visibility to risks, late inputs, scope changes, or delays in delivery to the lab.
• Partner with program leads to empower cross-functional teams to quickly investigate and evaluate test incidents, field issues, and design gaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring timely resolutions.
• Support local lab operations to maintain compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards as well as ensure seamless integration and strong partnership with the other global validation lab locations.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation aligned with organizational goals.
• Help develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for laboratory capabilities and capital investments aligned with those goals.
• Integrate new technologies into lab environments to enhance efficiency and enhance capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering; 1+ years of experience (inclusive of Internship / Co-Op roles)
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary validation equipment and processes (mechanical, environmental, software, hardware - including EMC, systems, data acquisition).
• Experience with Lab Information management Systems (LIMS), laboratory standards, calibration/maintenance, documentation and test reporting.
• Affinity for hands-on work with experience assembling test samples, fixtures, equipment, and tear-down of parts and products.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a willingness to help others.
• Experience in international multi-site collaboration a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a high level of quality in preparation, execution, and documentation of work.
• Ability to recognize where a high degree of precision and detail is necessary.
• Passionate and proficient applying 5S+1, LSS tools, Continuous Improvement, and structured problem-solving approaches within laboratory and product development environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and exchange accurate information in verbal and written formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma is highly desirable to support and advance our evolving culture.
• Experience with recreational boat usage across various product categories enhances our ability to refine learning and improve test methodologies.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $59,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Well-being program
• Product purchase discounts

About Navico Group

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business. Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale. Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

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