Entry-Level Validation Test Engineer

CNH; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and  

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH Industrial in New Holland, PA, is seeking an entry-level Offsite Validation - Test Engineer to support lab and field validation of crop harvesting equipment. You will assist with test execution, data collection, and issue documentation to inform product performance and development decisions.

The role requires a Bachelors degree and the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%, with CDL eligibility and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, agricultural engineering, technology, agriculture, or a related technical discipline.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical/electronic, software-controlled, or off-road vehicle systems.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international test locations for field-test assignments, including seasonal travel as required. (up to 50% travel).
• Qualified or willing to become qualified to operate company vehicles and support equipment >26,000 GCWR (Willing/able to obtain CDL).
• Experience in test, validation, product development, field evaluation, equipment operation, or a related technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Validation Specialists and senior test engineers with execution of Integrated Validation Plan activities, including test preparation, machine operation, data collection, issue documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with lab and field whole-vehicle evaluations on combine/header projects and contribute to the development of results, observations, and recommendations for product improvement.
• Evaluate operational performance of pre-production test vehicles, components, and subsystems under guidance from experienced engineers.
• Assist with instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement activities involving noise, vibration, speed, torque, hydraulic pressure, hydraulic flow, and electrical/electronic sensors.
• Document machine performance, observed issues, parts installation/removal, test request completion, and other test activity in timely and accurate reports.
• Assist with troubleshooting machine, component, and system issues and support root-cause investigation in collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-functional team members.
• Support inspection, repair, rework, and updates of production and pre-production equipment to maintain test readiness and keep machines current with design changes.
• Work with platform, design, manufacturing, marketing, commercial, and test organizations to share observations and support product development activities.
• Interact professionally with dealers, farmers, customer sites, and CNH commercial representatives while supporting adequate test coverage, prototype confidentiality, and a positive company image.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, transport requirements, site expectations, and compliance practices when working around prototype machines, support vehicles, tools, and test equipment.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comunication

Travel ability up to 50%

Problem solving

Ability to work independently

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering, agricultural engineering, technology, agriculture, or a related technical discipline

Job description

CNH Industrial in New Holland, PA, is seeking an entry-level Offsite Validation - Test Engineer to support lab and field validation of crop harvesting equipment. You will assist with test execution, data collection, and issue documentation to inform product performance and development decisions.

The role requires a Bachelors degree and the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%, with CDL eligibility and strong communication skills.