Senior Test Engineer

About the Position

Become our next FutureStarter at ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Responsibilities

As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in bringing advanced hydraulic and electrohydraulic components to life by developing the automation equipment that performs the testing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and implementing new technologies in electrohydraulic test equipment
• Overseeing development of complex test equipment and systems incorporating mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and software design
• Developing test methods and systems to simulate real-world usage conditions
• Writing software (LabVIEW, PLC, etc.) to control and monitor complex test programs
• Researching and understanding industry standards as they relate to physical and electrical environmental product compliance and lifetime testing
• Interfacing with product engineering teams during the development process
• Planning and overseeing the execution of test programs for product development from concept to production (serial) release
• Developing methods of analyzing data to create reports and other documentation based on data acquired during prototype, environmental, and lifetime testing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Skilled and motivated in technical writing and process development
• Highly organized with exceptional project management and risk assessment skills
• Ability to research, interpret, and implement test standards, and identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Knowledge of mechanical design, 3D modeling, hydraulic theory, and system design
• Knowledge of sensors, automation, communication protocols, and industrial electrical wiring
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC, and other automation languages
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future.

We Offer

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

About the Company

At ZF, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are more than just words. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next-generation mobility, safety, sustainability, and social justice.

Location

North Mankato, MN, US, 56003

Salary

The expected base compensation for this role is $88,200 - $126,500 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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Be part of our ZF team as Senior Level Test Engineer and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next-generation mobility, safety, sustainability, and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation, and shape next-generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran