Test Engineer in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.

Test Engineer

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction, landscaping, utility, land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party, independent dealer network.

OVERVIEW:

The Product Validation Test Engineer performs Compact Track Loader product validation activities ensuring successful completion in support of Construction Equipment Product Development!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and perform hands-on performance and reliability related test activities on components, sub-systems, and full vehicle.
• Select, calibrate, and install instrumentation (such as strain gages, load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, displacement transducers, accelerometers) ensuring required information is collected with quality data.
• Collect and analyze data using data acquisition and software processing tools (such as DEWESoft, CANalyzer, INCA, Service Tool, Samtec, Somat Infield, nCode, GlyphWorks, MATLAB).
• Based on collected data and information, determine if specifications, regulations, customers’ expectations, and acceptance criteria are satisfied.
• Document the results of tests, including archiving into database and updating and maintaining as required to ensure good documentation.
• Generate formal technical reports, and present conclusions to partners.
• Repair and maintain test vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose failed components, assemblies, mechanical, electrical, engine, drivetrain and software systems using test and service equipment and schematics.
• Benchmark competitive equipment.
• Support field testing through occasional travel to customer sites.
• Evaluate, maintain, and revise test procedures, specifications, processes, and standard methodologies.
• Actively participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, risk assessments, technical meetings, and other product definition related activities.
• Handle workload and prioritization of assigned projects according to direct manager's input.
• Maintain organization of test facility work areas through the practice of 5S type actions.
• Travel both domestically and internationally as required; typically, 1-2 weeks per year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in product development. (Internship and co-op experience will be considered.)
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a test lab environment with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation. (Internship and co-op experience will be considered.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or specific curiosity about pursuing domain expertise in NVH or chassis and structural systems.
• Agricultural, Construction, Automotive or similar product development background.
• Hands-on proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, software, structural, engine, and drivetrain vehicle systems.
• Experience and technical knowledge of heavy-duty off-road vehicles.
• Previous experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Experience performing data analysis using industry-standard software.
• Knowledge of CAN communications, ideally J1939.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Experience using large hand and power tools.
• Ability to use overhead cranes for moving large machine substructures and components.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to use MS office suite of software (Word, Power Point, Excel)
• Ability to work with others and communicate findings.

The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principle activities.

Worksite: Grand Rapids, MN Position: Test Engineer

Job Type: Full Time FLSA: Exempt

Department: Engineering Work Schedule: M-F

Starting Wage: $70-85K

This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 10% of base salary.

Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.