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The Test Engineer will be involved in all facets of the product lifecycle. You will work with all departments at Vaderstad to continuously improve our product lines and exceed customer expectations. You must be an open communicator that is willing to continuously learn new skills and apply them without supervision.
Education/Experience
Bachelors degree in mechanical, agricultural, or electrical engineering, or engineering technologist diploma
Eligible for registration as an engineer or technologist with APEGS or SASTT
Knowledge of and experience with current farming practices and equipment is an asset
Experience with Autodesk Inventor or equivalent CAD system
Core Competence
Mechanically inclined and understand current metal, plastic, electrical and hydraulic component fabrication techniques
Strong troubleshooting abilities of mechanical and electrical systems
Ability to use hand tools and operate large machinery
Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Work well individually and as part of a team
Self-starter
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Be confident, imaginative and desire to learn continuously
Easily adaptable to new situations
Able to think critically and analytically
Continuously strive to create the highest quality product
Familiar with industry standards
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Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Study and advise on engineering problems related to agriculture and design agricultural machinery, equipment and systems
- Conduct research and develop programs and equipment to expand knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering
Work Setting
- Manufacturing industry
Area Of Specialization
- Agriculture
Work Experience
- Research and development
- Specification or technical writing
- Project planning
- Education or training
- Computer software development
- Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities