Test Engineer

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, were not just building equipment, were building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Start strong Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh Enjoy 12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

GEA Group in Galesville, WI is looking to hire a Test Engineer that has passion to Engineer for a Better World. We collaborate daily with global teams to develop industry leading milk harvesting technologies. We partner with the dairy farming community to provide state-of-the-art milking robots, automation, digitalization, and smart milking solutions. In the role of Test Engineer, you will tap into your creativity to collaborate with a global team of diverse people. As a Test engineer you will ensure that new product developments meet the quality standards our customers deserve. As part of the Technologies & Innovation team, the test engineer is responsible for analyzing the product features, designing test parameters, creating customized quality checks, writing final test procedures, and testing in accordance with those procedures. Success as a test engineer requires in-depth knowledge of dairy farming, engineering, and product design with attention to detail and ability to think outside the box.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and align with development engineers to determine product testing parameters.

• Write test plans to create test cases for product.

• Conduct product quality assurance analysis and design performance tests.

• Troubleshoot errors and provide feedback/suggestions and relay customer feedback for product improvements.

• Collect data from lab and field tests then write final test reports.

• Understanding of materials and evaluation of chemical reactions on those materials.

• Evaluation and documentation of test criteria after milking process.

• Collaboration and knowledge transfer with test management in Germany regarding new methods and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Your Profile / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Engineering related field (Agricultural Science, Electromechanical, Physics, Mechanical Engineering), plus 1-5 years of related experience.

• Continuous improvement of new methods and procedures (E.g. artificial aging)

• Good communication skills, positive attitude, and team player

• Comfortable working with livestock

• Willingness to travel to customer sites (10%)

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $69,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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