Validation / Test Engineer – Heavy Equipment / Vehicle Systems

Location: Oshkosh (Onsite with flexibility)

Type: Contract (6 months) Extension / Conversion Possible

Schedule: Standard Business Hours

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required

Role Overview

This role supports the final phase of a high-visibility vehicle / weapon system program , including test site support, failure analysis, and system integration . Candidates can come from either a mechanical design or test/validation engineering background, with strong troubleshooting and analytical capability across mechanical and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support mechanical components and vehicle systems for heavy-duty platforms

• Perform test engineering, validation, and failure analysis on integrated systems

• Support test site operations , including troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Lead or support failure analysis procedures and corrective actions

• Create and modify 3D CAD models using PTC Creo

• Work within PLM systems such as Windchill

• Support mechanical integration of complex systems , including supplier coordination

• Interface with electrical/video systems and controls components

• Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces

• Work with CAN Bus communication protocols and system diagnostics

• Generate engineering documentation, reports, and test results

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, test, manufacturing, and suppliers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following

• Mechanical Design Engineering

• Test / Validation Engineering

• Systems Integration Engineering

• Experience with CAD tools (Creo preferred; SolidWorks, NX, CATIA acceptable)

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Ability to work across mechanical and electrical systems

High-Value Preferred Experience

• Background in test engineering, validation, or failure analysis

• Experience supporting test sites, field testing, or prototype builds

• Familiarity with

• CAN Bus / vehicle communication protocols

• Electrical systems, sensors, or video systems

• Experience with

• Automotive, defense, heavy equipment, robotics, or autonomous systems

• Exposure to

• Electrification (EV systems)

• Robotics / automation

• Autonomous vehicle technologies

Ideal Candidate Profiles

• Mechanical Engineer with hands-on test or validation experience

• Test Engineer with strong mechanical aptitude and CAD exposure

• Systems Engineer with vehicle integration and troubleshooting background

• Engineers from defense, automotive, robotics, or off-highway industries