Test Engineer (Scag Power Equipment) in Mayville, Wisconsin at Metalcraft of Mayville

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.

• 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.

What it takes:

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.

We are looking for strong entry-level to early career candidates with an interest and aptitude for:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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