Test Engineer 1 - Exmark

The Toro Company; Beatrice (NE); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

New HQ opened 2019

Wellness program

Volunteer hours

Growth opportunities

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska, a division of The Toro Company, offers a career in engineering where you will evaluate prototypes and production equipment. You will lead field testing, design test fixtures, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams to ensure robust product validation.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (ABET) with CAD experience; two to four years preferred for higher levels.

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer I (0–2 years) or Engineer II (2–4 years) experience preferred.
• CAD experience and data analysis skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Aids in evaluation of prototype and production equipment in field and simulated conditions.
• Directs and conducts field and lab testing of products or components.
• Designs and directs construction of test fixtures and procedures to simulate field use.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

Education

B.S. Engineering (ABET)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa , regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2-to-1 over the next best-selling brand of zero-turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Aids in evaluation of performance of prototype and production equipment in field and simulated field conditions according to product parameters.
• Directs and conducts field and laboratory testing of products or components.
• Designs and directs construction of test fixtures and test procedures to simulate field use for lab performance and durability testing.
• Organizes test programs including facilities, manpower, procedure and timing.
• Reviews product designs for potential weak areas.
• Reviews designs for potential latent safety defects.
• Performs concept evaluations on products submitted.
• Reports results on a timely basis.
• Works with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to coordinate prototype builds.
• Works with Quality engineers to plan production validation program.
• Evaluates results and recommends corrective action when required.
• Identify and apply Lean methodologies to ensure processes are scientifically controlled and continuously improved.
• Supports the company Quality Policy by applying the total quality principles.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• B.S. Engineering, Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited college or university). Engineer I-0-2 years related experience
• Engineer II-2-4 years related experience Mechanical aptitude required
• Preferred to Have: Experience with safety standards CAD experience Data analysis

What Can We Give You?

At Exmark, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Exmark offers employees at our Beatrice, NE location a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
• Location – We just opened our newly remodeled division headquarters in December 2019
• Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
• *Flexible Work Arrangements – typically prefer individuals to be onsite with some exceptions; dependent upon the role/position; division does utilize summer hours when possible
• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $72,200.00 - 90,000.00. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.

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