Test Engineer 1 - Exmark

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Remodeled HQ

Wellness resources

Volunteer hours

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salary

Job summary

Exmark, a division of The Toro Company, is seeking a Test Engineer in Beatrice, NE. The role involves directing field and lab tests, designing test fixtures, and coordinating programs with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Qualified candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree and 0–4 years of related experience, with mechanical aptitude and CAD familiarity. On-site work with competitive compensation and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Engineer I: 0–2 years related experience; Engineer II: 2–4 years related experience.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Aids in evaluation of prototype and production equipment performance.
• Directs and conducts field and laboratory testing of products or components.
• Designs test fixtures and procedures to simulate field use for durability testing.
• Organizes test programs including facilities, manpower, procedures, and timing.
• Reviews product designs for potential weaknesses and latent safety defects.
• Reports results in a timely manner and coordinates with engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Engineering program

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.

The test engineer will be responsible for developing test programs, directing tests, and analyzing and documenting test results. Communicates results and recommendations to design engineering and management.

What Will You Do?

• 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 Technologyfrom 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

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