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

Metalcraft of Mayville

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Test Engineer (Scag Power Equipment)

US-WI-Mayville

Job ID: 2026-4483
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

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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