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Iowa State University · 2 days ago

Test Engineer II - Digital Ag

Ames, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Iowa State University is seeking a Test Engineer II for their Digital Ag Innovation Lab, responsible for developing and implementing test programs focused on agricultural machinery technology. The role involves leading testing efforts across various systems and collaborating with engineering and research teams to enhance digital agriculture technologies.

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Responsibilities

Participate in the development, execution, and refinement of test plans and test methods for mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and software systems within agronomic crop production systems

Collaborate with engineering, software, and research teams to define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and verification strategies

Interact with software engineers and research scientists to verify engineering test requirements and provide technical support

Plan and oversee assigned testing projects, ensuring successful completion within defined scope, schedule, and budget

Select, integrate, and validate sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, and data protocols to support system-level testing and performance verification

Analyze test data, identify trends or issues, and develop technically sound recommendations to improve system performance and reliability

Prepare clear, well-organized test documentation, including test plans, procedures, reports, and summaries for internal and external stakeholders

Support field testing activities involving mobile agricultural machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental considerations

Qualification

Testing mechanical systemsTesting hydraulic systemsTesting electrical systemsSoftware testingSensor installationData acquisition systemsData analysisOral presentationsWritten presentations