Tractor - Development & Validation – Test Technician - CNH Industrial

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

As a Development & Validation Test Technician, you will plan, set up, and execute complex, non-routine development, functional, and performance tests of Compact & Large Tractor vehicles & related sub-systems. The role will conduct specialized tasks to support activities for new product development which will ensure that CNH Industrial products meet customers' needs.

• Execute full vehicle tests on engine, cooling, air intake, exhaust, and HVAC systems in a test cell environment. Examples of tests include limiting ambient temperature, power check, engine performance, air conditioning performance, cold start, and DEF defreeze.
• Operate test vehicles/equipment for test purposes as required.
• Select, calibrate, and install the correct instrumentation (load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flowmeters, etc.) while ensuring all information required will be covered and there is integrity in the data. Prepare the data acquisition equipment.
• Evaluate machine performance, diagnose component and system malfunctions, isolate problems, and recommend improvements.
• Collect and analyze data. Identify trends or issues and gauge performance.  Confirm whether the systems under test meet internal specifications, external legal/safety requirements, and our customers’ expectations.
• Working with the test engineer, document results by crafting effective and formal technical reports that include conclusions & recommendations based from test data. Document non-conformance via Product Integrity Reports (PIR).
• Benchmark competitive equipment, confirming our product lines place us in a “best in class” position. Identify areas of improvement and quantify the gaps.
• Perform other tests activities unrelated to Engine Installation/HVAC as required.

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree or Technical certification in a Technical or Agricultural discipline or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years’ total relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with LabView, DEWESoft, INCA, or CANalyzer.
• Agricultural background and/or passion for off-road equipment. Knowledge of tractor systems (and/or other off-road equipment) and operation.  Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining on/off-road vehicles or other equipment.
• Knowledge of tractor/diesel engine systems.
• Experience selecting, calibrating, and utilizing test equipment/instrumentation (thermocouples, pressure transducers, flowmeters, etc.) and data acquisition tools (DEWESoft, INCA, CANalyzer).
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment as well as be self-motivated to work independently with little supervision while managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Experience working in a fast-paced data-driven environment. Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated root-cause identification and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering documents and drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.  Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives.  Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. For more information, please visit mybenefits.cnhindustrial.com.

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 1-800-889-4422 option 1 and then option 5, or contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.

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Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.