Job Details

Job Title: Validation and Verification Engineer - Electric Machines

Location: Fargo, ND

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) Engineer to support electric machines utilized across a diverse portfolio of heavy equipment, including agricultural tractors, construction machinery, turf equipment, and golf products.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and innovative engineering environment, contributing to multiple product lines and diverse laboratory settings. The position also provides exposure to emerging technologies, including automation and AI applications within PV&V workflows.

Key Responsibilities

As a PV&V Engineer, you will:

• Develop and execute Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) plans, define validation activities, document work within internal PV&V systems, track progress, and report Activity Completion Rating (ACR) metrics to leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to define, execute, and deliver validation activities using laboratory testing, field testing, and electric machine teardowns.
• Validate safety, performance, quality, reliability, durability, and cost targets for electric machines.
• Interpret and apply applicable standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements relevant to electric rotating machines and their applications.
• Execute small- to medium-scale engineering projects in alignment with established program management processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring proper version control and data integrity.
• Participate in professional development initiatives, industry training, conferences, and technical knowledge-building activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing PV&V plans, activities, work requests, summaries, and schedules.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with rotating components, electric machine design, testing, or implementation.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation such as accelerometers, thermistors, current transducers, and vector network analyzers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule PV&V activities effectively.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electric drivetrain components, including inverters, connectors, and energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with AI-based applications in PV&V or test automation environments.
• Advanced understanding of electric machine design principles, including:
• Continuous and peak load evaluation
• Electromagnetic fundamentals
• Bearings and insulation systems
• Cooling methodologies
• Manufacturability considerations
• Experience with accelerated life testing methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical direction for validation and engineering improvements.
• Strong project tracking and risk identification skills.
• Experience managing engineering projects with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with PLM/CAD tools such as Windchill, Creo, or equivalent systems.
• Experience validating electric motors in real-world operating environments.

Standards & Regulatory Knowledge (Highly Preferred)

Experience applying industry standards related to electrical rotating components, including but not limited to:

• IEC 60034 series
• IEC 60529
• IEC 60664
• IEC 60068 series
• IEC 60695 series
• IEC 61180 series
• IEC 61800 series
• ISO 6469
• NEMA MG1
• UL 746C
• NEC compliance standards