Test Engineer (Scag Power Equipment)
Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. · Mayville, WI · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Work with Scag product development team to qualify and verify new Scag products using field and lab testing.
- Work with product cost engineer to test and evaluate alternative components and designs.
- Work with the software/electrical side 10-20% of the time.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate operation and performance of products during the development phase and throughout the lifecycle of the product.
- Execute relevant safety testing of products according to specific industry standards (ANSI, OPEI, CPSC, etc.).
- Gather, analyze and interpret field test data using data acquisition hardware/software.
- Summarize and document field test data and lab test results with written reports.
- Maintain database for tracking validation activities and test results.
- Recommend solutions to improve future system and component failures.
- Design, set-up, monitor, and analyze automated lab testing to simulate forces and motions using test parameters from finite element results and actual field test results/measurements.
Qualifications
- We need an excellent communicator, who is self-motivated and can multi-task in a fast-paced team environment.
- You will need exceptional analytical skills for problem-solving, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- We are looking for strong entry-level to early career candidates with an interest and aptitude for:
- Mechanical assembly and maintenance, must be familiar with a variety of shop tools (car repair, SAE involvement, machine shop, etc)
- Interest and use of Data Acquisition, PLC’s and electrical systems
- Fluid Power coursework, lab testing, or experience such as agricultural/construction exposure
- CREO or similar CAD software
- Use of various math tools to predict design life, strength of materials, etc
- Attention to detail, orderly work, and disciplined documentation and report writing habits.
- Ability to manage and work with other team members, willingness to teach and learn
Working
- Working 85% of the time in a shop environment