Mechanical Engineer I - Test

Arctic Cat•Thief River Falls, MN

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About The Position

Arctic Cat is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Test in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. This hands-on engineering role supports the development and validation of Arctic Cat vehicles by planning and conducting laboratory, development, compliance, and field testing. The engineer analyzes and communicates test results and collaborates with engineering teams to help ensure products meet quality, durability, performance, and reliability standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related curriculum.
Two or more years of relevant engineering and test experience.
Experience with Microsoft Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Dewesoft, NI LabVIEW, AIM, Somat, or other data acquisition software.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory, compliance, development, and field tests according to documented procedures.
Instrument full vehicles using equipment such as strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure sensors, potentiometers, and thermocouples; operate and program data acquisition equipment.
Ensure tests are complete and accurate.
Communicate test results to product team managers and engineering personnel.
Assist with organizing, developing, and implementing test methods and procedures.
Determine the appropriate equipment for each test and assist with its design, modification, or fabrication when needed.
Maintain accurate test records to verify products meet specifications.
Present test data using graphs, spreadsheets, statistics, and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Maintain the test laboratory work area and participate in 5S events to improve workplace efficiency.
Assist with repairing laboratory and data acquisition equipment and maintaining its calibration.
Develop knowledge of relevant material developments, test methods, industry procedures and standards, and new testing technologies.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive designs, costing, test data, prototype models, and product plans.
Promote high standards of quality, efficiency, and professionalism.