What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer (Scag Power Equipment) position at Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.?
Overview
As a Test Engineer at Scag Power Equipment located in Mayville WI, you will ensure the durability and reliability of Scag products by qualifying new designs and components through lab/field testing and hands-on mechanical work.
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 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
What it takes:
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.
A strong candidate will have 3 years’ experience in the following:
- Strong mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, disciplined
- Ability to manage and work with other team members, willingness to teach and learn
- Skilled design and programming of PLC’s for running automated tests
- eDAQ data acquisition experience
- Knowledge of servo-hydraulic test equipment, dynos and other test equipment
- Experience testing and building fluid power systems
- CREO (Pro-E) Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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