Test & Validation Engineer - Equipment R&D Leader

Land Pride Inc.; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to join our R&D Product Testing Team in Assaria, KS. This on-site role supports the development and validation of agricultural implements and equipment, with regular design-review participation and lab testing responsibilities.

You will perform data collection, analyze results, and generate reports while ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic and electrical control systems.
• Experience with modern test equipment, data collection and data analysis.
• Ability to multitask, stay detail-oriented and collaborate across teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of test and validation methods to optimize launches of new agricultural implements and equipment.
• Attend and contribute to design review meetings.
• Perform lab tests, analyze test data and prepare engineering reports.
• Document issues and ensure tests align with standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate test setup and data collection with Shop Foreman and Technicians.
• Prepare and present technical reports used by engineering and management.
• Operate tests using industry-standard software/hardware.
• Follow validation master plans and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Electrical control systems

Data analysis

Data acquisition systems

3D modeling

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD software

Lab testing equipment

Test data collection software

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota company, is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to join our R&D Product Testing Team in Assaria, KS. This on-site role supports the development and validation of agricultural implements and equipment, with regular design-review participation and lab testing responsibilities.

You will perform data collection, analyze results, and generate reports while ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements. Occasional travel may be required.