Iowa State University · 1 hour ago
Test Engineer II - Digital Ag
Iowa State University is seeking a Test Engineer II who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and communicating outcomes of test programs focused on agricultural machinery technology and digital agronomy. The role involves leading moderately complex testing efforts across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and software systems within agronomic crop production environments.
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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
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Demonstrated experience testing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and/or software systems on mobile vehicles or crop production systems
Experience independently defining and executing engineering system tests, including field testing with mobile ag machinery
Experience with sensor installation, verification, and data acquisition systems
Experience documenting test outcomes, summarizing test results, and conducting data analysis to inform engineering decisions
Experience sharing expertise and outcomes with internal and external stakeholders through oral and written presentations
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Preferred
BS degree in Engineering, Technology, or Science discipline
Benefits
Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Company
Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.51MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
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