Test Engineer

Overview

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

• 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, Glyph Works, 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.
• 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.

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

• Experience or specific curiosity about pursuing domain expertise in NVH or chassis and structural systems.
• 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.

Grand Rapids, MN

Test Engineer

Full Time

Exempt

$70-85K

Up to 10% of base salary.

YCENA 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, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.