Machine Test Engineer

Machine Test Engineer 2 – Salary Range: $37.00 - $56.00/hr.

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, Haas needs world‑class talent in all of its departments. In addition to production, the company offers a wide range of high‑tech career opportunities. The Machine Test Engineer 2 works with CNC machinery and complex mechanical systems, troubleshooting issues and providing analysis of machine capability while keeping the customer perspective in the testing process.

• Creates detailed test plans designed to cover validation and verification of new or modified G‑code and machine features. Develops automated test scripts using the proprietary Haas scripting language.
• Runs test parts to validate functionality of Haas machines and verifies that resulting parts match the print.
• Researches parameter and setting updates by testing new software features, often interviewing Programmers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Service, and Applications staff.
• Researches and reports all anomalies in bug‑tracking software.
• Releases standard and emergency software versions; validates features and bug fixes, generates and verifies release notes, completes release checklists, and coordinates with other departments.
• Follows instructions, procedures, and escalates any issue impacting workflow, quality, or other processes.
• Exhibits honesty, integrity, and adherence to rules, procedures, and policies.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • 2 years as a Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineer.
  • Ability to operate a CNC machine.
  • Experience programming and posting G‑code using a CAD/CAM system.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Desired Qualifications
  • Experience reading and writing technical requirement documentation.
  • Understanding of a source‑control system.

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS/BFA/BSA) from a four‑year college or university is required, plus related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

2–4 years.

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English.
• Write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and instructional reference material.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, or the general public.

• Advanced understanding of probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.

• Apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of abstract and concrete problems.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.

• Sitting – frequently
• Standing – frequently
• Walking – occasionally
• Bending (neck) – occasionally
• Bending (waist) – rarely
• Squatting – rarely
• Twisting (neck) – occasionally
• Twisting (waist) – occasionally
• Climbing – rarely
• Kneeling – rarely
• Crawling – rarely
• Reaching (above shoulder level) – occasionally
• Reaching (below shoulder level) – occasionally

• Repetitive use of hand – frequently
• Simple grasping – frequently
• Power grasping – occasionally
• Fine manipulation – frequently
• Pushing & Pulling – occasionally

• Close vision – yes
• Distance vision – yes
• Color vision – yes
• Peripheral vision – yes
• Depth perception – yes
• Adjust focus – yes

• 0–10 lbs. – occasionally
• 11–25 lbs. – occasionally
• 26–50 lbs. – occasionally
• 51–60 lbs. – never
• 61+ lbs. – never

Computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc. – frequently.

The work environment is primarily a general office or engineering lab. Noise level is moderate. Employees may work around machining or on the production floor and are exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration occasionally. Hazardous chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles are not encountered. Outside weather extremes and electrical shock risks are not present.