Senior Test Engineer - Electric Motors & Test Systems

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Location: Chaska, MN

Job :NB

# of Openings:1

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Marotta Controls is seeking a test engineer to support the development and implementation of testing of electric motors. The applicant should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering with demonstrated skills in test methodology, data collection, test systems, data analysis, and thermal/stress analyses.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar is required.
• 5+ years of experience in testing electromechanical assemblies.
• Knowledgeable of electric motors, their components, and the equipment, processes and techniques for testing.
• Familiar with test systems utilizing a Test Console, Interface Test Adapter (ITA), and/or mass interconnects.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• Design, author, implement, and maintain acceptance test procedures for motor components and motor assemblies using internal and external specifications.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering on test tooling designs and fixtures for various in process and final tests.
• Assist design validation efforts by creating and executing one‑off and limited duration testing processes.
• Operate dynamic and static test equipment such as dynamo meters, power analyzers, and thermal chambers to test motors.
• Perform root cause analysis on failed components and assemblies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot issues with test equipment.
• Work with Design, Systems, and production engineering groups to ensure robust and optimized for production products.

Experience with motors and motor control systems

• Project planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Desire to do what it takes to accomplish our goals and win.
• Speak up! Actively participate in team meetings to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals.
• Be proactive, think ahead, and keep the big picture in mind.
• Lead training of testing to maintain a well‑trained workforce.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Ensure that work area(s) are clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative and safe work environment.

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

This position is at our Chaska, MN office location.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance‑driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.

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