Test and Evaluation Engineer- Mechanical/LabView

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test and Evaluation Engineer- Mechanical/LabView will lead the design, development, and maintenance of test systems supporting new product development testing for Fisher Valves’ products in our world class laboratory. This role requires deep LabVIEW expertise, electrical & electromechanical fundamentals, and hands-on integration with NI hardware and laboratory instrumentation.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Develop custom LabVIEW applications for test control, test monitoring, and signal processing for a variety of test systems including automated endurance tests and functional verification.
Design, construct, and operate sophisticated test equipment and automated systems.
Maintain clear documentation for software designs, test procedures, system integration details, and maintenance workflows.
Mentor other engineers and enforce coding standards, modular design, and documentation best practices.
Develop expertise in control valve and instrument test methods.
Provide technical input for new product concepts, including design reviews and testing.
Develop and execute test plans in collaboration with internal teams and external customers.
Review experimental results and prepare detailed engineering reports with recommendations.
Implement efficiency and continuous improvement projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Simulation, Marketing, Design, Manufacturing, Sales, and Procurement.
You are curious and driven by innovation, thriving in environments where you can solve complex problems and deliver practical solutions. You build collaborative relationships across teams, communicate effectively, and adapt quickly to changing priorities. You take ownership of your work, demonstrate resilience under pressure, and maintain a strong focus on achieving results while fostering teamwork and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD).
• Hands-on experience with cDAQ, cRIO, or other NI DAQ systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available).

Nice To Haves

• Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA).
• Database management experience.
• Ability to apply mathematics and physical sciences to real-world applications.
• Hands-on mechanical experience and understanding of control theory, measurement theory, and material fabrication techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience testing process control actuators, valve controllers, positioners, or industrial sensing equipment.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or multi-language integrations for signal processing or hardware control.
• Familiarity with environmental, endurance, or lifecycle testing of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom LabVIEW applications for test control, test monitoring, and signal processing for a variety of test systems including automated endurance tests and functional verification.
• Design, construct, and operate sophisticated test equipment and automated systems.
• Maintain clear documentation for software designs, test procedures, system integration details, and maintenance workflows.
• Mentor other engineers and enforce coding standards, modular design, and documentation best practices.
• Develop expertise in control valve and instrument test methods.
• Provide technical input for new product concepts, including design reviews and testing.
• Develop and execute test plans in collaboration with internal teams and external customers.
• Review experimental results and prepare detailed engineering reports with recommendations.
• Implement efficiency and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Simulation, Marketing, Design, Manufacturing, Sales, and Procurement.

Benefits

• We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees