Senior Test Engineer

ZF Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid time off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement for educational

Supportive Employee Groups and comunit

Job summary

ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. invites a Senior Test Engineer to lead development of electrohydraulic test systems and simulate real-world usage conditions.

You will design, oversee, and optimize test programs spanning mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and software domains, and write software to control tests. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering (master’s preferred) with 7+ years of experience, strong technical writing, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical writing and process development skills.
• Highly organized with project management and risk assessment abilities.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC and automation languages.
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Researching and implementing new technologies in electrohydraulic test equipment.
• Overseeing development of complex test equipment spanning mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and software design.
• Developing test methods and systems to simulate real-world usage conditions.
• Writing software (LabVIEW, PLC, and other automation languages) to control and monitor tests.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards for environmental and lifetime testing.
• Interfacing with product engineering teams during development.
• Planning and overseeing test programs from concept to production release.
• Developing data analysis methods to create reports from prototype, environmental and lifetime tests.

Skills

LabVIEW

PLC

Automation languages

Electrohydraulic testing

Test equipment

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC

Job description

At ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc., our team is at the forefront of innovation, designing and building cutting-edge hydraulic and electrohydraulic components, controls, and brake systems that power off-highway machines around the world.

What you can look forward to as a Senior Test Engineer:

• 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

Your Profile as Senior Test Engineer:

• 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.

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. (This includes pay ranges for Eng II and Eng III levels.)

What 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
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

More about North Mankato:

North Mankato combines small-town charm with modern amenities, a strong economy, vibrant arts scene, and recreational options. Located near Minneapolis/St. Paul, it offers excellent livability and quality of life.

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.