Test Engineer – Sun Prairie

We are looking for a passionate Test Engineer with a desire to test and validate the next generation
of productive harvesting equipment!

Test Engineers participate within a team environment in the development and the continuous
improvement of innovative, market leading products. Team compositions vary, but consistently involve
multiple engineers, technologists, team leaders, prototype shop and design personnel. There are also
cross functional interactions with supply chain, marketing, product support, publications,
manufacturing, and other specialists.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering or Technology Program
• Able to travel domestically and internationally for 1-2 weeks at a time, approximately 4-6 times/year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Internships or significant projects focused on the testing of mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical
  systems
• Knowledge of mechanical components, hydraulic systems, or electro-mechanical systems
• Experience working in a hands on environment using hand and power tools
• Familiarity with Off-road or Industrial Machinery and Manufacturers
• Familiarity with various types of agricultural production systems
• Familiarity with a Data Acquisition Systems and processing large quantities of data
• Experience with computer programming and CAN communication
• Farm Background is an asset

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design test fixtures to replicate real world scenarios of MacDon equipment, this includes:
  o Design mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  o Develop control software to replicate real world loading/environment
  o Collect data to post process and compare to results from engineering prototypes
• Instrument field prototypes with sensing and data acquisition equipment
• Write technical reports and presentations to provide results and recommendations to all
  stakeholders
• Participate as a team member in all team project activities as identified, including but not limited
  to
  o Develop detailed test plans to meet objectives of performance, cost, durability, etc.
  o Provide guidance and mentorship to field test technicians with engineering prototypes
  o Participate in Verification & Validation planning, design reviews, FMEA’s, project
  development and planning, etc.
• Other duties as assigned