Test Engineer (Scag Power Equipment)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.•Mayville, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Test Engineer at Scag Power Equipment located in Mayville WI, 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.

Requirements

We need an excellent communicator, who is self-motivated and can multi-task in a fast paced team environment.
You will need exceptional analytical skills for problem solving, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Mechanical assembly and maintenance, must be familiar with a variety of shop tools (car repair, SAE involvement, machine shop, etc)
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
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
Working 85% of the time in a shop environment

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.
Work with the software/electrical side 10-20% of the time.
Develop and execute test plans to validate operation and performance of products during the development phase and throughout 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.