Senior Test Engineer

ZF Group; North Mankato (MN); 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

Job summary

ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design and implement automation equipment for testing hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems used in off-highway machines.

You will translate product requirements into robust test plans and lead development of test rigs from concept to production. The role demands a bachelor’s in mechanical or electrical engineering, 7+ years of experience, and hands-on experience with LabVIEW and PLC programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in test engineering and automation.
• Strong writing and process development skills; highly organized with project management and risk assessment abilities.
• Ability to research, interpret, and implement test standards; solve problems.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC and other automation languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation equipment for testing hydraulic and electrohydraulic components.
• Create test plans and oversee testing from concept to production release.
• Write software to control and monitor tests (LabVIEW, PLC).
• Analyze data and prepare reports from prototype and environmental testing.
• Collaborate with product engineering to ensure standards compliance.

Skills

Test planning

Automation

Project management

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Data analysis

Interfacing with engineering teams

Researching standards

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical/electrical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC

3D modeling

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.

As a SeniorTest Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in bringing these advanced products to life by developing the automation equipment that performs the testing. You’ll dive deep into product requirements and craft comprehensive test plans that ensure our systems perform flawlessly in the toughest conditions.

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.