Principal Test Engineer

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

PURPOSE/SCOPE:  

• Responsible for providing test system architecture design and system level test development to the Test Engineering Department focusing on firmware testing. Provide technical coaching and mentorship to all members of the Test Department based on need. 
• The Principal Test Engineer will lead the most challenging technical developments (specific testing and measurement methods, test process development and deployment, etc.).  Generally this individual will have extensive expertise in one or more specific technical areas as well as deep knowledge and experience in testing and evaluation methodologies in general. 

GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES: 

• Tech lead on technical roadmap, system level design and development of the test infrastructure for controller firmware testing. Provide test system solutions including hardware, software, and the process to the testing of firmware of controllers.
• Test systems architect design. Variants of test systems can be applied to other implementations such as functional, endurance, end of line, or other engineering testing.
• Good knowledge and experience of controller firmware testing methods. Such as HIL, SiL, simulation, white box testing, etc.
• Working in an matrix engineering environment, collaborate closely with other engineering teams.
• Drive cultural adoption of Accelerated Reliability Test Strategies across Tennant Organization through education, coaching, and application of principles
• Refine reliability test strategies to better predict real-world product performance; guiding product designers toward optimal robustness-to-cost ratios and maximizing the value to Tennant Customers
• Drive development of standardized test and reporting processes ensuring site-to-site repeatability of test processes, results, and reporting formats for the Global Test team
• Coach Global Test Engineering on the creation and execution of effective DVP&R's that minimize warrantee claims for Tennant Customers and drive improved customer satisfaction
• Provide primary technical knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Design and execute the complex testing programs to quantify the performance and reliability of critical and/or new technologies and designs
  • Accelerated testing of mechanical and electrical systems and machines
  • Sound and vibration testing
  • Characterization of cleaning performance
  • Statistical methods
  • Measurement systems analysis
  • Design of experiments
  • Software and embedded systems testing
  • Reliability and endurance testing, HALT, HASS, etc.
• Author new testing standards in support of the complex testing needs
• Represent Tennant on external test standard committees
• Identify test system capability opportunities and drive capital projects to address

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution; MS is strongly desired.
• 7~10 years of experience with demonstrated success delivering excellent test solutions on-time. 
• Programming experience with C# or VB.NET.
• Experienced in LEAN, Six Sigma, and/or DFSS are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with statistical analysis tools, such as miniTAB, JMP, utilizing data to support decision making and problem identification processes.
• Experience in the use of reliability tools such as DFMEA, FTA, HALT.
• Ability to interpret and create technical standards.

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:  In addition to the General Responsibilities, the following are requisite interpersonal and behavior skills of the position as well as:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative and dynamic environment across a global organization.
• Ability to evaluate the impact of decisions on reliability, warranty, product safety and customer acceptance.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all management levels, technical and non-technical, as well as, with internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan and prioritize of multiple activities in a resource constrained environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated success in mentoring technical colleagues.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possessing exceptional organization and communication skills including ability to prepare clear and concise technical and status reports.
• Able to travel (limited) domestically and internationally.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.