Test & Validation Engineer, Mechanics — Global Heavy Machinery

Kalmar Corporation; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Kalmar Solutions LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Test & Validation Engineer, Mechanics to join our Ottawa team. You will oversee and perform engineering test and validation tasks for NPD, AE, PC, and CE projects worldwide, ensuring mechanical components meet customer demands, safety, and durability standards.

You will plan tests, coordinate system testing, participate in gate reviews, assist prototyping, and design fixtures. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; fluency in written and spoken English.
• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical design and/or testing, preferably in automotive or heavy mobile equipment.
• Theoretical and applied knowledge of structural, pneumatic, hydraulic, and powertrain systems; strong mechanical design aptitude.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems; LMS experience preferred.
• Strong project and analytical skills; safety awareness; willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Verification: Create comprehensive test plans with R&D managers to verify mechanical designs prior to product launch.
• System Testing & Execution: Test truck mechanical systems—structural, pneumatic, hydraulic, powertrain—per DVP/Rs.
• Quality & Gate Reviews: Participate in gate reviews and coordinate with warranty teams to mitigate issues.
• Prototyping & Equipment Support: Train technicians on test setup; maintain logs and calibration.
• Reporting & Fixture Design: Prepare test reports and design fixtures; recommend equipment.
• Supplier & Installation Audits: Coordinate audits with engineers and suppliers for warranty coverage.

Skills

Mechanical design

Testing

CATIA V5

LMS experience

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Kalmar Solutions LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Test & Validation Engineer, Mechanics to join our Ottawa team. You will oversee and perform engineering test and validation tasks for NPD, AE, PC, and CE projects worldwide, ensuring mechanical components meet customer demands, safety, and durability standards.

You will plan tests, coordinate system testing, participate in gate reviews, assist prototyping, and design fixtures. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is required.