Mechanical Engineer (Product Testing)

Description

Changing the world isn’t a dream at Vortex®. It’s our goal every single day. We are obsessed with providing every customer an unforgettable experience, internal and external, one that doesn’t just make them smile, it also redefines their expectations. It’s an idea that rewards your creativity and your passion for serving others. And it’s an idea that we believe can fundamentally change our industry and our world. 

As a Product Test Engineer in this newly created position, you will be responsible for defining, performing, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting tests for all of Vortex Optics’ products. The Test &Evaluation Department’s purpose is to serve our customer, New Product Development, by providing the best information possible to determine a product’s performance. 

Join our growing team and be a part of ensuring we produce world class products!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Independently, with minimal supervision, execute standard test methods on products to understand products’ performance using your time management skills of staying organized and doing what it takes to meet a deadline.
• Collect data on product capabilities from tests performed. 
• Use strong problem-solving skills with a positive attitude to analyze and interpret data collected during testing to explain what happened.
• Think critically to create, and peer review, test reports for proper documentation of testing and results.
• Work collaboratively with our internal customer to explain test results in a clear manner using your excellent communication skills; verbal, written, and presentation. 
• Build strong Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instruction documentation. 
• Apply engineering fundamentals to improve current test methods for efficiency or improved data. 
• Collaborate with other T&E engineers and New Product Development engineers to develop new test methods based on product need and/or field failures, when necessary. 
• Be a part of department growth by providing constructive feedback on equipment, test methods, and team building.
• Have a hunger to learn and develop personal strengthens and weaknesses, for the benefit of the team and company. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant work experience. 
• Proficient with MS Office Suite – Excel and PowerPoint critical.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Internship or work experience with product testing as a part of or the focus of the assigned duties. 
• SolidWorks or other CAD software beneficial but not required
• Experience using data analysis software
• Previous experience with electronics and wiring simple systems.
• Previous experience with optical measurement equipment.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to vendors, partners, and factories to include both domestic and foreign travel. Estimated domestic travel averages 1-2 days per month. Estimated foreign travel averages 1 trip per year. 

When you join Team Vortex, you’ll enjoy:

• Great health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k), life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Employee Ownership Opportunities 
• Various onsite amenities including a fitness center, a nature preserve with walking trails and dog friendly work areas
• Neighboring daycare facility
• Casual and flexible work environment
• Employee discounts on industry leading products
• Many more excellent benefits and employee perks 

What’s it like to join Team Vortex?

From the production floor to the repair room, from consumer sales to new product development, we’re a growing team of makers and doers, working together to give our customers an experience they’ll never forget. Our employees thrive in situations that require demonstrating our core values:

• About You 
• Customer is King
• Willingness to Shovel Snow
• Be the Buffalo

Every Vortex product that leaves our door is covered by our Very Important Promise (VIP) Warranty. The Vortex VIP Warranty simply means, if you ever have a concern, issue or want to order a Vortex product, you will be met with a customer experience that will exceed all expectations! Our promise is unlimited, unconditional and lasts a lifetime. Whether your Vortex role is in Sales, Customer Service, IT, Marketing, Finance, NPD or Operations, every day starts with supporting that promise and PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST!

*Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

*This is a full-time, onsite position located in Barneveld, WI.