Test and Development Engineer

JCB North America•Pooler, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test & Development Engineer plays a critical role in validating the performance, durability, reliability, and safety of JCB construction and agricultural equipment. This position supports product development through structured test planning, execution, data collection, and failure analysis. The Test & Development Engineer ensures that products meet JCB’s technical standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience with product testing, validation, or engineering development (internships and co-ops included).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical system fundamentals.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with test data and measurement instruments.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing heavy equipment, off‑highway machinery, or automotive systems.
Hands-on familiarity with sensors (strain gauges, pressure transducers, accelerometers) and data acquisition systems.
Knowledge of reliability engineering practices, root cause analysis (RCA), and failure mode analysis (FMEA).
Experience with hydraulic, electrical and powertrain system testing, CANbus tools and or diagnostic software.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform hands-on machine inspections and instrumentation tasks.

Responsibilities

Develop test plans, procedures, and instrumentation setups to evaluate machine systems, components, and performance characteristics.
Execute laboratory and field-based validation tests, including durability cycles, structural testing, hydraulic performance tests, and functional evaluations.
Instrument machines using sensors and data acquisition systems, to capture critical performance data.
Analyze collected data to identify trends, deviations, root causes of failures, and opportunities for design improvement.
Prepare detailed test reports and communicate findings to engineering, design, and leadership teams.
Support prototype build activities, including system integration checks and design feedback during machine commissioning.
Maintain accurate records of test conditions, equipment status, test hours, calibration information, and test results.
Participate in continuous improvement activities for test methods, processes, and equipment.
Other duties as assigned