Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity and collaboration are a few things you’ll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace then we would like to get to know you better.

Award Winning - Employee Owned - Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance - Ownership Opportunity - Continuing Education Support

**BENEFITS AND PERKS

**Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary; 401K retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options; plus a flexible work schedule.

**ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

**$65,000 - $75,000 annually

**JOB SUMMARY

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As a Mechanical Test Engineer in Racine, WI, you will: lead hands-on testing efforts; create detailed test requests to ensure procedures and acceptance criteria are clearly defined; assign tasks to engineers or technicians based on expertise and workload; selecting, calibrating, and installing instrumentation such as accelerometers, microphones, pressure transducers, and speed sensors; prepare data acquisition systems; perform a wide range of tests on components, sub-systems, and full vehicles—from stationary investigations into engine vibration limits to dynamic suspension optimization and shift quality assessments under load; measure sound quality, power, pressure, and acoustic transmission, collaborating with Product Engineering to implement mitigation strategies and acoustic materials, and work collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Ag & Biosystems Engineering required
• 2+ years of previous mechanical test experience required
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with data acquisition tools such as LMS SCADAS, DEWEsoft, eDAQ, SQuadriga, or similar
• Experience with signal processing and sound quality analysis using Test.lab, ArtemiS or similar
• Agricultural, construction, automotive, or similar background preferred
• Direct experience in heavy equipment/off-road vehicle industry a strong plus

SKILLS AND VALUES

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied’s team of talented employees!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You should be proficient in:

• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Mechanical Testing
• Relay Testing
• Analysis Programs