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Diamond Mowers · 1 month ago

Test and Validation Engineer

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Diamond Mowers is looking for a Test and Validation Engineer to join their team. The role involves overseeing the testing and validation process of company products, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute validation plans.

Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Ensure safety is at the forefront of all activities performed

Evaluation of performance, durability, and safety of prototype and production equipment in field and simulated field conditions according to product parameters. Ensure products meet the functional requirements and ultimately exceed customer expectations

Direct’s and conducts field and laboratory testing of products or components

Designs and constructs test fixtures and test procedures to simulate field use for lab performance and durability testing

Organizes and plans test programs including facilities, manpower, procedure and timing

Reviews product designs for potential improvement areas

Performs concept evaluations on new products and emerging technologies

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, document results and issues a final report in a timely manner

Own and conduct DVP&R process (Design Verification Plan and Report) and facilitate test plan meetings

Manage test schedules within the overall project schedule and report on progress to project teams and management

Works with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production Staff to coordinate prototype builds

Works with Quality engineers to plan production validation programs. Evaluates results and recommends corrective action when required

Identify and apply Lean methodologies to ensure processes are scientifically controlled and continuously improved

Travel up to 15% to off-site test facilities and field sites to oversee and perform product development, test, and validation activities

Other duties as directed by supervisor

Qualification

Test instrumentationData acquisitionVibration measurementPLC programmingRoot Cause AnalysisCritical problem-solvingTechnical report writingEffective communicationTime managementAttention to detail

Required

4 year B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar

Demonstrated knowledge and experience using test instrumentation and data acquisition including eDaq, Dewesoft, and transducers including stain gages, pressure, flow, and acceleration

Experience with high-cycle and fatigue analysis from strain gages and accelerometers

Experience with vibration measurement and analysis including modal analysis, and rotor balancing

Experience writing PLC programs

Must be proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and using the Internet

Root Cause Analysis

Critical problem-solving skills

Proficient in writing technical reports

Ability to operate various off-road equipment including Excavators, Skid Loaders, and Agricultural tractors

Ability to communicate effectively with team members including Diamond Mowers coworkers, vendors, and customers

Effective time management, organization, and attention to detail

Able to work independently. Self-starter

Physical job requirements for 8-hour shift