Test Fixture Designer - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Bloomington, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for fixture designs related to their use within the Product Evaluation/Test Department. Has responsibilities to the Engineering and Management group on effective fixture design to evaluate prototype and production products and components.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited technical school for machine design and drafting (two-year course) combined with entry level design experience (zero to two years) in the mechanical drafting or design field -OR- Graduate of an accredited university or college with a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering related technology (ex. Automotive, Manufacturing, Design.)
1+ year(s) of experience in the mechanical drafting field
Demonstrated design capability.
Knowledge of force, torque, speed, acceleration, and similar mechanical calculations, troubleshooting test fixture operations, knowledge of fabrication processes including: sheet metal bending, welding, machining (mill, lathe, and multi-axis), fastener selection, casting, painting, etc.
Basic knowledge and understanding of general fixture design
Basic knowledge of Data Acquisition tools, e.g. multi-meter, gauges, thermistors/thermocouples, etc.
Demonstrates the ability to identify and sort out relevant information
Basic knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements for mobile machinery
Able to work independently with minimum supervision
Travel to test sites

Responsibilities

Design of lab fixtures including, but not limited to: roll-drum dynamometers, component loading fixtures, component holding for static environmental evaluations, machine safety test apparatus, and accelerated life fixtures.
Prepare fixture design layouts and coordinate designs with others assigned to the project to ensure integration of the design.
Responsible for basic design calculations such as gear pulley ratios, MPH, rpm's, and weight distribution.
Secure assistance of consultants or internal specialists i.e. CAE analysis support engineers, manufacturing engineers, and/or vendor experts.
Use the best technology available in each and every area of design.
Assure that all parts designed can be manufactured.
Maintain accurate lists of parts created.
Coordinate, or help to coordinate, the release of parts for fixture assembly.
Work with design engineers and test engineers and others to incorporate product design under test into fixture, including updates to product design as it evolves during development.
Solve design problems.
Coordinate the required documentation to assure that the changes are implemented on a timely basis.
CAD/CREO utilized as necessary to do project related work.
Keep supervisor informed of project status and issues that may require assistance.
Keep informed of new design, manufacturing and materials developments.
Perform miscellaneous duties as may be requested