Field Test Engineer Job in York/Lancaster, Pennsylvania US
Job Description
· Execute Lab and Field whole vehicle evaluation on combine projects. Support completion of projects, development of results / conclusions and collaborate with Engineering to improve flagship combine products.
· Field - Evaluate operational performance of pre-production test vehicles and components. Make recommendations for enhancement of vehicle performance. Benchmark product within product family line and against competition. Competency is desired on combine harvesting vehicles.
· Lab - Evaluate operational performance of vehicle subsystems in the Functional Development Labs (FDL) for flagship combine functional competencies (feeding, threshing, cleaning, grain and residue handling).
· Secondary skills – Competency with data acquisition (noise, vibration, speed, mechanical torque, hydraulic pressure, hydraulic flow and electrical / electronic sensors, etc). Execute plan to acquire and interpret results and present information to Engineering.
· Evaluate machine performance, diagnose component and system malfunctions, isolate problems and recommend improvements in the development of combine harvesting equipment and their associated equipment.
· Determine the acceptability of prototype product designs and make recommendations to enhance performance, reliability/durability and product margin.
· Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair issues related to the functional systems of the product. Competency is desired in the following areas: engines, powertrain, fluid power, cabs, controls, HVAC systems and electrical/electronic/software systems.
· Evaluate customer appeal and value of product features. Areas of interest would include: cab / operator environment, trim styling, serviceability and safety.
· Submit timely and concise machine activity reports, including documentation of findings of specific observed incidents, parts installation / removal and completion of test requests. Maintain accurate and comprehensive test records for reference and analysis.
· Audit production and pre-production equipment produced at CNH manufacturing facilities. Inspect, repair, rework and update test machines / components as required to maintain operation and keep current with design changes.
· Maintain the company provided equipment to support testing such as service vehicles, trailers, test equipment and tools for efficient operation.
· Work directly with other members (internal customers) of the Platform Team including design, marketing and manufacturing, as well as other test organizations within CNH.
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Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering discipline.
· Operational competency with combine harvesting equipment.
· Experience in troubleshooting off-road mobile hydraulics applications.
· Understanding of the principles of sensing and measurement techniques.
· Experience with vehicle CAN bus.
· Excellent computer skills. The candidate should be experienced with personal computers, MS Office products and databases.
· Candidates require a technical and functional understanding of subsystems that contribute to the operational performance of off-road self-propelled vehicles, including engine, mechanical drives, fluid power and electrical/electronic/software systems.
· Good oral and written communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work with cross discipline teams as well as being a strong individual contributor.
· Capable of traveling to worldwide test locations for extended periods of time (40% of the time in 4 week intervals). Qualified or willing to become qualified to drive service support vehicles with trailers up to 26,000 lbs GCVW.
Company Information
CNH is an equal opportunity employer. The objective of the Company is to recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels, the best qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and any additional status protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.