Test Engineer at Ditch Witch:
This employee develops and conducts test programs for components and products. This employee also leads the development of test equipment and data acquisition systems for lab and field use. Assignments are broad in nature and usually include small as well as larger projects. He or she coordinates activities of test technicians assigned to projects, recommends changes in methods, design, or equipment, and performs other duties as assigned.
What Will You Do?
Provide test support for product development design groups.
Design and conduct test programs to verify the specifications and validate the reliability of components and products.
Design, develop and/or specify test methods, fixtures, and equipment.
Prepare, approve, and maintain test procedures, forms and other data records.
Prepare test reports to communicate results, conclusions, and recommendations.
Provide technical direction for personnel assigned to projects.
Meet or exceed typical expectations for creativity, production, work quality, and safety.
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
What Do You Need?
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or closely related engineering field.
Test Engineer I, 0-2 years of experience in similar field
Test Engineer II, minimum of 2 years' of experience in similar field
Test Engineer III, minimum of 4 years' experience in similar field
Test Engineer IV, minimum of 7 years' experience in similar field
Test Engineer V, minimum of 10 years' experience in similar field
Background with significant mechanical and electromechanical experience.
Working knowledge of test specifications for components and systems.
Physical ability to travel to customer job sites and local test fields and inspect equipment in construction site situations, including rough terrain and inclement weather conditions.
Effective communication skills and ability to work well with others.
A good work record of self-motivation, judgment, and productivity.
Work Environment:
Office environment some of the time, Shop environment some of the time. The shop environment includes: variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt; Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, arc-welding and other electrical equipment, and high-voltage power supplies. Hazardous materials such as fuels, oils, grease, paint, solvents, coolant, pressurized gases, various acids and caustics, cleaners, and metals.
Occasional outdoor work in all kinds of weather. The outdoor environment includes: noise and dirt; Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, sharp objects, moving machinery, arc-welding, open trenches, and buried electrical and gas utilities; Hazardous materials such as fuels, oils, grease, paint, solvents, coolant, pressurized gases, various acids, cleaners, and metals.
The typical work schedule is 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday-Friday, but hours can vary according to the needs of the job. During emergencies or critical deadlines, this employee must work until the job is finished.
Rapidly changing workloads and priorities, multiple requests from numerous managers, and conflicting deadlines.
What Can We Give You?
At Ditch Witch, 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 – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including:
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.
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.
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 $70,000-$125,000. 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 dailypay app.
