Mechanical Engineer I - Test

Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, MN is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Test! If you're passionate about powersports and enjoy turning data into performance-driven solutions, this is your opportunity to play a key role in developing and validating the next generation of Arctic Cat vehicles. In this hands-on engineering role, you will plan and execute laboratory, development, compliance, and field testing; analyze and communicate test results; and collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, durability, performance, and reliability. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to help drive innovation from concept through production.

Responsibilities :

- Perform detailed laboratory, compliance, development, and field test per documented procedures.

- Perform full vehicle instrumentation, including but not limited to; stain gages, accelerometers, pressure sensors, potentiometers, and thermocouples, operate and program data acquisition equipment.

- Assure completeness and accuracy of tests performed.

- Communicate test results effectively to product team managers and engineering personnel.

- Assist and guide in the organization, development, and implementation of test methods and procedures.

- Determine the appropriate test equipment required to perform any given test. If in-house equipment modification or is required, assist in the design, modification, or fabrication of that test equipment.

- Ensures accurate records are kept of tests performed to verify that products meet specifications.

- Present test data using graphs, spreadsheets, and statistics with data analysis software, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

- Maintain the test lab work area and participate in 5S events to improve workplace efficiency.

- Assist in the repair of and maintaining calibration of laboratory and data acquisition equipment.

- Develop an understanding of the latest material developments, test methods, industry procedures standards, and new technologies applicable to testing the products.

- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive designs, costing, test data, prototype models, and product plans.

- Participate in and encourage the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely-related curriculum

- 2 or more years of relevant engineering and test experience

- Microsoft Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Dew-esoft, NI LabView, AIM, Somat, or other data acquisition software.