Mechanical Engineer I - Test

Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, MN is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Test! If you're passionate about powersports and enjoy turning data into performance-driven solutions, this is your opportunity to play a key role in developing and validating the next generation of Arctic Cat vehicles. In this hands-on engineering role, you will plan and execute laboratory, development, compliance, and field testing; analyze and communicate test results; and collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, durability, performance, and reliability. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to help drive innovation from concept through production.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed laboratory, compliance, development, and field test per documented procedures.
• Perform full vehicle instrumentation, including but not limited to; stain gages, accelerometers, pressure sensors, potentiometers, and thermocouples, operate and program data acquisition equipment.
• Assure completeness and accuracy of tests performed.
• Communicate test results effectively to product team managers and engineering personnel.
• Assist and guide in the organization, development, and implementation of test methods and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate test equipment required to perform any given test. If in-house equipment modification or is required, assist in the design, modification, or fabrication of that test equipment.
• Ensures accurate records are kept of tests performed to verify that products meet specifications.
• Present test data using graphs, spreadsheets, and statistics with data analysis software, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Maintain the test lab work area and participate in 5S events to improve workplace efficiency.
• Assist in the repair of and maintaining calibration of laboratory and data acquisition equipment.
• Develop an understanding of the latest material developments, test methods, industry procedures standards, and new technologies applicable to testing the products.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive designs, costing, test data, prototype models, and product plans.
• Participate in and encourage the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely-related curriculum
• 2 or more years of relevant engineering and test experience
• Microsoft Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Dew-esoft, NI LabView, AIM, Somat, or other data acquisition software.