Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer

Horton is looking for an Electro‑Mechanical Test Engineer to join our engineering team in Roseville, MN. In this role, you will take ownership of how our products are verified in the lab and in the field, ensuring they perform reliably in demanding customer applications. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and sales to turn customer needs into robust, well‑tested solutions. To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton.icims.com. 

What you’ll do as an Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer:

• Develop and execute verification and test plans for new and existing electro‑mechanical products (lab and field) to ensure performance, reliability, and safety targets are met.
• Design test methods, fixtures, and instrumentation, conduct tests, and document procedures and results in clear engineering reports for design and management review.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to review requirements, define acceptance criteria, and resolve issues discovered during testing or pilot production builds.
• Support product release decisions by providing data‑driven recommendations on readiness, including sign‑off on test reports and input to engineering change documentation.
• Coordinate and monitor product field tests with customers, collect performance data, and translate findings into design and test improvements.
• Provide technical support to internal teams (manufacturing, sales, customer service) on test results, product performance, and application‑related questions.
• Occasionally visit customer sites with sales or engineering to understand applications, troubleshoot issues, and gather requirements for future enhancements (typical travel around 10–20%).

What we’re looking for in an Electro-Mechanical Test Engineer:

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 2–3+ years of experience in product testing, validation, or verification of electro‑mechanical or mechanical systems (relevant co‑op/internship experience may be considered).
• Hands‑on experience designing or executing test plans and documenting results.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use test data to drive decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally.

Nice to have:

• Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and test instrumentation.
• Background in automotive, off‑highway, industrial, or similar equipment.
• Experience coordinating or supporting field tests with customers.

Why join Horton:

• Opportunity to work on real products that support critical, real‑world applications.
• Exposure to design, manufacturing, and customer applications, providing strong career‑growth pathways into senior engineering or leadership roles.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• The estimated hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $97,000 per year plus bonus.
• Benefits include PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K with match, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, and Education Assistance.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment with the stability of an established company.

Horton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Veterans/Disabled  

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