Test Engineer I

Sonny's Enterprises • Savage, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer I will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Sonny’s products. This role will work closely with the new product development team to design and execute test plans, identify and document defects, and contribute to the overall improvement of our new product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Planning/Organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently and completes work in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills - The ability to write clearly, succinctly and understandably. The ability to effectively communicate and relate well to all kinds of people. Treats all people with respect, courtesy and consideration; respects differences in the attitudes and perspectives of others; listens observes and strives to gain understanding of others.
• Professionalism – demonstrates appropriate businesslike behavior when dealing with coworkers, vendors and customers. Professional appearance and manner in answering phones and greeting employees and guests. Understands and adheres to the values of honesty and integrity.
• Personal Accountability - A measure of the capacity to be answerable for personal actions. Accepts personal responsibility for the consequences of personal actions; avoids placing unnecessary blame on others.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Teamwork - The ability to work effectively and productively with others. Shares responsibility with team members for successes and failures. Evaluates departmental workload requirements and contributing where needed.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Safety - Practices safe work habits and encourages others to do the same. Identifies ways to improve the safety of the work environment. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures to promote effective safety operations.
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications - Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook and Internet Explorer.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Solid understanding of testing principles, methodologies, and practices.
• Experience with manual and automated test hardware.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydraulic systems and components preferred.
• Knowledge of flow, pressure, force, and other sensors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the new product development team to understand project requirements and design comprehensive test plans.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to ensure the performance, durability, and reliability of our products.
• Identify and document defects, and work closely with design engineers to facilitate their resolution.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging testing tools, and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical plan for eligible employees
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
• Voluntary, employee-paid benefit options including additional medical plan choices, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Long-Term Disability (LTD), life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Company matching contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level