Product Validation Test Engineer – Agricultural Equipment

# Product Validation Test Engineer – Agricultural Equipment Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined Product Validation Test Engineer – Agricultural Equipment  with a strong interest in agricultural machinery, equipment operation, and product testing. Through this position, you will be  working with a major agricultural equipment manufacturer supporting the development, testing, and validation of large  agricultural machinery.

This is a hands-on equipment testing position, not a software development or IT role. As a Product Validation Test Engineer,  you will work directly with agricultural machinery to plan, set up, and conduct product tests; install and operate test  instrumentation; collect and analyze machine performance data; troubleshoot issues; and communicate results to engineering  teams. You will also become a regular and proficient operator of large agricultural and industrial equipment and spend  significant time working in shop, machine, and field-testing environments.

The ideal candidate enjoys understanding how machines work, solving mechanical problems, operating equipment, and  working hands-on with test hardware while also having the technical ability to collect, analyze, document, and clearly  communicate test results.

Responsibilities:  
• Plan, coordinate, and perform product verification and validation testing for complete machines and individual subsystems  
• Perform hands-on test setup and teardown, machine instrumentation, data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of  product verification and validation plans  
• Install and configure sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment on agricultural machinery  
• Collect full-machine and subsystem test data to verify that design solutions meet intended engineering requirements,  specifications, and performance expectations  
• Analyze test data and clearly document test procedures, conditions, observations, results, and identified issues  
• Communicate test results and technical findings to engineering and cross-functional teams to support issue prioritization  and resolution  
• Work collaboratively with product engineering, engineering support, technicians, and other functional groups to  accomplish testing and product development objectives  
• Provide test data, observations, and hands-on technical feedback to support the development and evaluation of design  solutions  
• Coordinate portions of testing activities with technicians, engineers, and other team members as needed  
• Become a safe and proficient operator of large agricultural and industrial equipment, including self-propelled agricultural  machinery, forklifts, and other applicable equipment  
• Perform machine setup, inspections, troubleshooting, and preparation in support of testing activities  
• Provide technical testing and engineering support to manufacturing, marketing, customer support, and other functional  teams as needed  
• Manage multiple testing activities and project priorities simultaneously  
• Maintain test equipment, instrumentation, tools, and work areas in a safe and organized condition  
• Follow established safety procedures while performing testing and operating or working around large machinery  
• Travel to additional manufacturing, testing, and field locations as project needs require

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering field preferred  
• 1-3 years of previous experience in product validation, product testing, engineering, or a related technical position  
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through education, professional experience, or relevant hands-on experience  
• Strong interest in agricultural machinery,…