Mechanical Test Engineer
About the role
thenwith summary. - Responsibilities: bullet list of duties (the "As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will:" list). Use
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- Qualifications: bullet list of qualifications (the "QUALIFICATIONS" section). Use
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- Skills: maybe separate? The qualifications include many skill-like items. Could combine qualifications and skills? But we have a separate Skills section if there is specific content. The posting includes many skill items within qualifications. Could treat them as Qualifications. Could also have a Skills section but we risk duplication. Better to have Qualifications section covering those bullet points. The posting also includes "Strong mechanical aptitude..." etc. Those are qualifications.
- Pay: we have ESTIMATED PAY RANGE with Engineer I-IV ranges. That's specific content. So include
Pay
withcontaining the ranges. - Benefits: we have "In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:" then list: Competitive salary, 401K retirement plan, Paid time off and paid holidays, Continuing Education Support, Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options, Paid overtime, Flexible work schedule. Also earlier bullet list includes "Competitive salary401K retirement planPaid time off and paid holidaysContinuing Education SupportMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance optionsPaid overtimeFlexible work schedule". So we can create Benefits section with
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- Schedule: Not explicitly mentioned besides "Flexible work schedule" which is a benefit. No explicit schedule like shift, hours. So we should not create Schedule section unless there is specific content. The posting does not state schedule details. So omit Schedule.
- About the company? Could be "Company Overview". Not in the list of allowed headings but we could treat as About the role? The allowed headings list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should stick to those. Company overview could be placed under About the role? Might be okay to include as part of About the role paragraph. But we have separate "Company Overview" paragraph. Could incorporate into About the role or maybe treat as About the role (since it's about the company). The instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., not limited to those, but we should prefer those. However we can include Company Overview as a heading? Might be considered extra but not prohibited. Safer to stick to allowed headings. We can merge company overview into About the role. Thus sections: About the role (summary + company overview), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Pay, Benefits. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. We must preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't lose any details. Let's extract details. Job summary paragraph: "We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Fargo, ND as a Mechanical Test Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Fargo-Moorhead metro and beyond to apply. Employees working in Fargo, ND will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota." Then after that, there is a list of responsibilities starting with "As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will:" and bullet points (though not formatted as bullets but separated by line breaks). We'll convert each line to
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List of responsibilities:
- Perform hands‑on lab work including test setup, execution, data acquisition, and teardown
- Design and develops mechanical tests based on engineering test request requirements
- Set up and remove test fixtures using cranes, forklifts, and other shop equipment
- Configure and operate data acquisition systems for component and system‑level testing
- Build, install, and verify mechanical assemblies to ensure accurate and repeatable test conditions
- Work closely with other engineers to translate test objectives into actionable procedures
- Collect, analyze, and report test data to support engineering decisions and product improvements
- Supports continuous improvement of test methods, instrumentation, and lab processes
- Thrives in a hands‑on shop environment with daily mechanical work and equipment interaction
- Role is well‑suited for someone eager to learn; on-the-job training can be provided
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities in the greater Fargo-Moorhead metro
- Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
Check for duplicates: "Thrives in a hands‑on shop environment..." is a responsibility? It's more of a trait but okay.
Now qualifications bullet list:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag/Biosystems will also be considered
- Strong mechanical aptitude with comfort working in a shop or lab environment
- Experience with mechanical assembly, heavy equipment, ag machinery, or automotive systems helpful
- Familiarity with engines, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, or component‑level testing beneficial
- Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems
- Comfortable using cranes, forklifts, and other material‑handling equipment for test setup
- Ability to follow engineering specifications and ensure precise, repeatable test conditions
- Strong interest in learning new test methods, instrumentation, and engineering practices
- Effective communication skills for documenting results and collaborating with engineers
- Hands‑on technician or lab experience preferred, but motivated early‑career engineers encouraged to apply
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
Now Pay section: "ESTIMATED PAY RANGE Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available."
We'll put that in
. Benefits: "In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including: Competitive salary 401K retirement plan Paid time off and paid holidays Continuing Education Support Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options Paid overtime Flexible work schedule" We'll list each as
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Now About the role: combine job summary and company overview.
Company overview paragraph: "Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better. Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests."
We'll include that in About the role paragraph after the summary.
Make sure not to include boilerplate like "Please consider joining Applied's team..." etc. That's additional info but maybe considered boilerplate? It's a call to action; but it's not cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. It's a generic invitation. Might be considered boilerplate? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The line "Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Fargo, ND and the greater Fargo-Moorhead metro." is not exactly those categories but could be considered application encouragement. Might be okay to keep? It's not application instructions (like how to apply). It's just a statement. I'd keep it as part of About the role maybe. But to be safe, we could omit it as it's somewhat promotional but not required. However we need to preserve ALL substantive information. Is that substantive? It's basically encouraging to join; not essential. Might be considered filler. I'd omit.
Also "Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship. Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer." That's EEO boilerplate; remove.
"Job ID: 20261085 Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support" - Job ID remove; the rest maybe benefits but we already have benefits; "Relocation Assistance" and "Ownership Opportunity" are not listed elsewhere. Should we include them? They are substantive. They could be part of Benefits or maybe a separate section? Since we have Benefits heading, we can add those as list items. The phrase "Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support" seems like a tagline. We'll extract: Award Winning, Employee Owned, Comprehensive Benefits (already covered), Relocation Assistance, Ownership Opportunity, Continuing Education Support (already covered). We'll add Relocation Assistance and Ownership Opportunity to benefits list.
Thus benefits list items: Competitive salary, 401K retirement plan, Paid time off and paid holidays, Continuing Education Support, Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options, Paid overtime, Flexible work schedule, Relocation Assistance, Ownership Opportunity, Award Winning (maybe as a note), Employee Owned (maybe as note). But "Award Winning" and "Employee Owned" are descriptors; could be included as benefits? Might be okay.
We'll keep them as list items.
Now ensure we don't repeat any content.
Now craft HTML.
Structure:
About the role
... summary ...
... company overview ...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Pay
...
Benefits
- ... ...
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- Schedule: Not explicitly mentioned besides "Flexible work schedule" which is a benefit. No explicit schedule like shift, hours. So we should not create Schedule section unless there is specific content. The posting does not state schedule details. So omit Schedule.
- About the company? Could be "Company Overview". Not in the list of allowed headings but we could treat as About the role? The allowed headings list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should stick to those. Company overview could be placed under About the role? Might be okay to include as part of About the role paragraph. But we have separate "Company Overview" paragraph. Could incorporate into About the role or maybe treat as About the role (since it's about the company). The instruction: "Use
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- Skills: maybe separate? The qualifications include many skill-like items. Could combine qualifications and skills? But we have a separate Skills section if there is specific content. The posting includes many skill items within qualifications. Could treat them as Qualifications. Could also have a Skills section but we risk duplication. Better to have Qualifications section covering those bullet points. The posting also includes "Strong mechanical aptitude..." etc. Those are qualifications.
- Pay: we have ESTIMATED PAY RANGE with Engineer I-IV ranges. That's specific content. So include