Product Evaluation Engineer/Technician

KUHN Group; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment manufacturer is seeking a Product Evaluation Engineer to evaluate product performance, conduct competitive benchmarking, and support R&D projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up tests, documenting results, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product designs. A bachelor's degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering is required, along with significant knowledge in farming equipment technology. This role is pivotal in ensuring product excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering is required.
• Extensive knowledge of material spreading, mixing, and hay tool technology is preferred.
• Experience in farm equipment testing and repair is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test equipment for product evaluation.
• Develop product testing parameters and evaluation procedures.
• Produce and distribute test reports with statistical data.
• Investigate solutions to improve current products.
• Assist design engineers with new designs and upgrades.
• Document competitive equipment performance results.
• Coordinate testing activities with customers.

Skills

Material spreading knowledge

Farming equipment engineering

Testing and mechanics

Hydraulics expertise

Welding skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering

Job description

The Product Evaluation Engineer performs various product performance evaluation and testing activities, including Kuhn/Kuhn Knight products, competitive product benchmarking and new R& D projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up, adjust and operate test equipment to accurately evaluate Kuhn Knight and Kuhn product performance utilizing prepared test plans. Document test results and other significant data.
• Responsible for development of product testing parameters, evaluation procedures, and timelines with input from sales and marketing, engineering, and custom fabrication.
• Produce and distribute test reports to proper engineering, product support and sales and marketing team members, including relevant statistical data, as well as, commentary describing the nature of the problem and potential solutions.
• Investigate/test solutions to improve current products and document “field fix” instructions.
• Assist design engineers in implementation of new designs, design changes, and design upgrades based on information derived from the test group.
• Test or solicit performance information on competitive equipment and document results for engineering and sales and marketing personnel.
• Coordinate testing activities with customer locations, considering customer needs and accommodations.

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering is required.
• Extensive knowledge of material spreading, mixing and hay tool technology is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of farm equipment engineering, testing, mechanics/repair, electricity, hydraulics, and welding is also preferred.