Test Engineer (Scag Power Equipment)

Metalcraft of Mayville • Mayville, WI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Test Engineer at Scag Power Equipment, you will ensure the durability and reliability of Scag products by qualifying new designs and components through lab/field testing and hands-on mechanical work. This role involves working with the product development team to qualify and verify new products, testing and evaluating alternative components and designs, and contributing to the software/electrical side of projects 10-20% of the time. You will develop and execute test plans, perform safety testing according to industry standards, gather and analyze field test data, document results, and recommend solutions for future improvements. A significant portion of your work (85%) will be in a shop environment.

Requirements

• Excellent communicator, self-motivated, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills for problem solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Familiarity with a variety of shop tools (e.g., from car repair, SAE involvement, machine shop).
• Attention to detail, orderly work, and disciplined documentation and report writing habits.
• Ability to manage and work with other team members, willingness to teach and learn.

Nice To Haves

• Interest and aptitude for mechanical assembly and maintenance.
• Interest and use of Data Acquisition, PLC’s and electrical systems.
• Fluid Power coursework, lab testing, or experience such as agricultural/construction exposure.
• CREO or similar CAD software.
• Use of various math tools to predict design life, strength of materials, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work with Scag product development team to qualify and verify new Scag products using field and lab testing.
• Work with product cost engineer to test and evaluate alternative components and designs.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate operation and performance of products during the development phase and throughout the lifecycle of the product.
• Execute relevant safety testing of products according to specific industry standards (ANSI, OPEI, CPSC, etc.).
• Gather, analyze and interpret field test data using data acquisition hardware/software.
• Summarize and document field test data and lab test results with written reports.
• Maintain database for tracking validation activities and test results.
• Recommend solutions to improve future system and component failures.
• Design, set-up, monitor, and analyze automated lab testing to simulate forces and motions using test parameters from finite element results and actual field test results/measurements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees