Product Development Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct field trials for the purpose of collecting and analyzing test data for product validation purposes and performance claims.
• Analyze competitive products and provide perspective on product points of difference and points of parity.
• Contribute to conception, advocate for, and assist with execution of new products using AMSOIL Product Development tools and techniques.
• Aid in the creation of test plans for internal/external use, oversee testing and write reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with AMSOIL Mechanical Lab and Chemical Lab or external facilities to develop test formulations.
• Provide inputs for Data Sheet/SDS for all new products and/or reformulated products within product scope.
• Verify and validate product performance vs. product requirements.
• Complete final sign-off activities to ensure the product meets requirements and is ready for sale/launch.
• Act as a technical expert resource for internal and external customers on products and the applications for which they are used. May require travel to visit external customers.
• Provide technical training to internal and external customers when needed.
• Communicate and work directly with OEMs and AMSOIL Product Development team to gain approvals and support of AMSOIL products.
• Partner with other members of Product Development team to provide technical support for sales calls that support Business Development.
• Support testing and analysis in the Chemical Lab based on Sales specifications and requirements.
• Attend technical trade shows and interact with suppliers.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of applications in which AMSOIL products are used (e.g., industrial machinery, passenger cars, diesel engines, and powersports equipment)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical team members
• Excellent test planning, data analysis, and reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the lubrication industry

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays each year
• Employee bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive health benefits
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee discount on product
• Corporate gym membership

About the Role

This person will first report onsite to the AMSOIL center in Superior, Wisconsin. After a training period, this position will have a hybrid work schedule requiring at least two days a week in the office.