Senior Test Engineer

We are DR Power, a Generac Company, professional power equipment done right.

Established in 1985, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of professional-grade gas and battery-powered outdoor power equipment. We are dedicated to the enduring quality and uncompromising performance of everything we build. We stand behind every DR® product and are here to help every customer regardless of when or where they made their initial purchase.

The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for designing quality/reliability tests and developing testing procedures for planning and implementation of electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on new and existing product designs; Designs, plans, and specifies fabrication and procurement of laboratory fixtures and test equipment. Responsible for all validation and reliability planning and execution within sustaining engineering and new product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assign projects and train testing setups to Lab Technicians and Sr. Lab Technicians
• Provide leadership in new product development teams and creation of test plans
• Maintain test-related new product and current product documentation in database environment
• Design and present test plans for testing on prototypes, existing, and competitor products
• Support the design, procurement, planning, assembly, and implementation of test equipment
• Perform tests and setup test equipment for stated criteria, involving mechanical, electrical, environment, and electromechanical functions
• Assist Engineers in test methods and product analysis
• Prepare testing methods and demonstrate testing competence
• Responsible for the management, implementation and reporting of Reliability techniques and reliability data collection and use
• Responsible for field testing assignments and capture of results
• Demonstrates Continuous Improvement throughout all responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline;
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Applies engineering knowledge to improve products or services;
• Able to solve complex engineering problems;
• Good decision-making skills;
• Technical Skills to include Data Acquisition and Complex Data Analysis;
• Microsoft Application;
• Proficient oral and written communication;
• Experience with test process, design and analysis;
• Experienced in Accelerated Life Testing of Mechanical Systems;
• Experience in 8D Problem Solving;
  
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”