Senior Test Engineer

About the role

At ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc., our team is at the forefront of innovation, designing and building cutting‑edge hydraulic and electrohydraulic components, controls, and brake systems that power off‑highway machines around the world. As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in bringing these advanced products to life by developing the automation equipment that performs the testing. You’ll dive deep into product requirements and craft comprehensive test plans that ensure our systems perform flawlessly in the toughest conditions.

More about North Mankato: North Mankato combines small‑town charm with modern amenities, a strong economy, vibrant arts scene, and recreational options. Located near Minneapolis/St. Paul, it offers excellent livability and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Researching and implementing new technologies in electrohydraulic test equipment
• Overseeing development of complex test equipment and systems incorporating mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and software design
• Developing test methods and systems to simulate real world usage conditions
• Writing software (LabVIEW, PLC, etc) to control and monitor complex test programs
• Researching and understanding industry standards as they relate to physical and electrical environmental product compliance and lifetime testing
• Interfacing with product engineering teams during the development process
• Planning and overseeing the execution of test programs for product development from concept to production (serial) release
• Developing methods of analyzing data to create reports and other documentation based on data acquired during prototype, environmental and lifetime testing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field