Test Technician

MacDon, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDon, Inc. is seeking a Test Technician to join its international team developing agricultural prototypes. The role involves field and lab tests on prototype machines during an 8-month term, with start options January or May 2027.

You will work with engineering staff to verify and validate prototypes, analyze data from data acquisition systems, and prepare engineer test reports. Travel to sites may be required; strong mechanical aptitude and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in (or graduated from) University Engineering or College Engineering Technology program.
• Strong mechanical abilities with machinery repairs experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in varying situations.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership in the Test Department to manage day-to-day field testing activities for prototype machines.
• Coordinate verification and validation tests of prototypes with Design Engineers and project leaders.
• Use project management software to compile information and prepare reports for engineering decisions.
• Prepare machines and equipment/tools for testing with Engineering Shop and Test Department.
• Observe test machines in field and lab, collect data with data acquisition systems, and discuss observations with customers and team members.
• Design and fabricate testing jigs and apparatuses to replicate field testing conditions.
• Analyze data and present findings in detailed engineer test reports with Test Leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Data acquisition

Reporting

Windows/Office

Communication

Teamwork

Travel ability

Driver's license

Education

Engineering program enrollment or degree

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Testing jigs

Job description

The Test Technician role is a vital part of an international team of innovators that collaborate to solve critical problems related to the agricultural industry through the development of machinery. These individuals are provided a unique experience in which their problem-solving abilities are tested while they develop their hands‑on experience working with prototype machinery. The Test Technician will use their unique perspectives to be an integral part of the research and development of agricultural prototypes through field and lab tests over an 8 - month term. Term starts date options: Jan or May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety levels of leadership in the Test Department to manage the day to day for field testing activities of prototype machines.
• Liaise with leadership in performing and completing the verification and validation requirements of their prototype machines.
• Use project management software to efficiently compile information and prepare reports which are used in the decisions of the engineering design process.
• Work with the members of the Engineering Shop and Test Department as needed in preparing machines and equipment/tools for testing.
• Coordinate with Design Engineers on the performance of various systems and processes.
• Observe test machines in the field and lab, gather electronic data using data acquisition, make valued judgments and discuss observations with customers and team members.
• Design and fabricate testing jigs and apparatuses to collect and replicate field testing conditions.
• Analyze and present data through the completion of detailed engineer test reports in conjunction with the Test Leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Enrolled in (or graduated from) University Engineering or College Engineering Technology program.

Skills & Experience

• Strong Mechanical abilities - experience with machinery repairs is an asset.
• Ability to adapt and willing to learn in various situations.
• Highly motivated individuals with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written.
• Intuitive, self‑motivated and hard working with lots of patience.
• Proficient in Windows and Office Software.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Good planning and administration abilities.
• Ability to work in both team situations and independently.
• Extensive experience working with data acquisition systems, sensors and strain gauges is preferred.
• Available to travel over extended periods of time. (This position does involve potential travel outside of Canada; this is not a mandatory part of the role and students will be asked about their ability/comfort traveling throughout the recruitment process).
• Must hold and maintain valid driver's license.