• Test & Validation Engineer- Mechanical

    Kalmar Solutions (Ottawa, KS)


    Category: Kalmar

     

    Facility: R&D

    Location:

    Ottawa, KS, US

     

    Test & Validation Engineer- Mechanical

     

    Kalmar is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services.

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    To oversee, track and/or perform engineering test and validation tasks related to New Product Development (NPD), Advanced Engineering (AE), Product Care (PC) and Customer Engineering (CE) projects related to Kalmar Terminal Tractors (TT) globally based on customer needs, legislation, internal requirements, and according to business strategies.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    + In consultation with the responsible R&D Manager and engineer(s), create test plans to ensure verification and evaluation of a design before product launch.

    + Participate in project gate review meetings to ensure product quality standards are met prior to gate passage. Help define and uphold quality standards for Terminal Tractors in coordination with management and product safety and standards engineer.

    + Work with product support and warranty teams to mitigate future warranty events from future product launches.

    + Perform required testing of truck systems and components per test plan.

    + Coordinate and witness testing as required.

    + Assist and train prototype technicians on test set-up, equipment initialization test procedure, and data acquisition.

    + Create written test reports

    + Design test fixtures as required

    + Liaison with TT Engineers and component suppliers to coordinate installation audits and ensure supplier installation guidelines are followed for maximum warranty coverage.

    + Follow project schedules and complete tasks to meet business goals

    + Recommend / identify test equipment to be procured for Test Projects

    + Maintain test equipment logs and recalibration requirements

    + Ensure that components and systems meet specified technical customer demands, product safety, legislations requirements and internal durability demands for Terminal Tractor products (TT).

    + In consultation with the responsible R&D Manager, plan and perform your own activities according to specified requirements and time schedule.

    + Be a technical resource for the overall product and application of Kalmar Terminal Tractors.

    + Perform all other job duties as assigned and delegated by supervisor

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    Education:

    + Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

    Experience:

    + 2-5 years in mechanical design and/or test, or electrical/software design and/or test preferred.

    + Automotive industry experience.

    + Experience with mobile equipment preferred.

    Competencies:

    + Theoretical and applied knowledge of structural, pneumatic,electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems related to mobile equipment.

    + Strong aptitude toward mechanical system design.

    + Good understanding of structural analysis and system testing (LMS experience preferred).

    + Strong skills in 3D CAD systems, CATIA V5 experience preferred.

    + Strong background working in a project based product development environment.

    + Good organization skills

    + Good communication skills

    + Good problem solving skills

    + Fluent in English both spoken and written

    WORKING TOGETHER WITH

    Will be required to work closely with other TT RDE personnel, TT Order Management, Project Managers, Sourcing, Production and Services groups worldwide.

     

    Other information

     

    Willingness to travel domestically and internationally will be required.

    You will be part of

    • Kalmar is part of a global organization- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.

    • We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference.

    • We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge.

    • We succeed because we do it together.

    • With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.

     

    Interested to join?

     

    Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!

     

    Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totalled approximately EUR 2.0 billion.

     

    www.kalmarglobal.com