Prototype Field Test Engineer

STIHL Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental &

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & 11 paid holidays

Job summary

STIHL Inc. seeks a Field Testing professional to coordinate prototype field testing across the United States and territories. You will recruit qualified end-users, distribute test products, and monitor performance on established schedules to support product evaluation and development.

You will gather runtime and failure data, collaborate with STIHL research and development engineers, and prepare regular field test reports while maintaining test product confidentiality. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in outdoor power equipment field is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prototype product field testing across the United States and U.S. territories.
• Qualify test sites and manage field test logistics, including travel and deliverables.
• Assemble and prepare field test products and data acquisition instruments.
• Analyze field test data and report findings to STIHL engineers and management.
• Maintain confidentiality of test products and results.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Data analysis

Field testing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline

3-5 years experience in outdoor power equipment field

Tools

Measurement instruments

Micrometers and calipers

Job description

STIHL Inc. seeks a Field Testing professional to coordinate prototype field testing across the United States and territories. You will recruit qualified end-users, distribute test products, and monitor performance on established schedules to support product evaluation and development.

You will gather runtime and failure data, collaborate with STIHL research and development engineers, and prepare regular field test reports while maintaining test product confidentiality. Travel is expected.