Test Engineer - Field Validation & Performance Impact

Cindavi; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Test Engineer to bring rigor, curiosity, and practical engineering judgment to the product development process. You will define performance expectations, develop comprehensive validation plans, and work closely with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Operations, Sales, and customers to translate requirements into actionable results.

You will conduct site and field testing, analyze data, and contribute to improvements across components and full equipment systems, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in product testing, validation, development, or a closely related engineering role.
• Strong attention to detail, project leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.
• The ability to translate product requirements into practical test methods, disciplined documentation, and meaningful conclusions.
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems is preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating forestry, construction, agricultural, or similar heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define product performance expectations, project priorities, and validation requirements with cross-functional teams and customer stakeholders.
• Develop and execute thorough test and validation plans for individual components and complete equipment systems.
• Coordinate product testing with Engineering and R&D, ensuring the right resources, timing, and technical focus are in place.
• Analyze test data, prepare clear reports for internal and external audiences, and recommend product or process improvements.
• Build and maintain testing policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation that strengthen consistency and quality.
• Research and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment that support effective testing activities.
• Conduct site, customer, and field testing as needed, while managing project-related testing costs and resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or related engineering

Job description

Cindavi is seeking a Test Engineer to bring rigor, curiosity, and practical engineering judgment to the product development process. You will define performance expectations, develop comprehensive validation plans, and work closely with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Operations, Sales, and customers to translate requirements into actionable results.

You will conduct site and field testing, analyze data, and contribute to improvements across components and full equipment systems, ensuring