eMachine PV&V 

Fargo, ND – Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team for our customer's facility in Fargo, ND. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will plan, coordinate, perform product design, testing and/or analysis work for a complete project of moderate scope or for a significant portion or a sub-system of a major and diverse project. Operate in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work to support personnel. Decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Contribute to the Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) of electric machines, including creating PV&V plans and activities in VISION, tracking activities in VISION, creating work requests and reporting out Activity Completion Rating (ACR) to leadership.
• Work collaboratively with both internal and external customers and stakeholders ensuring cohesive and seamless support to define, execute and deliver the PV&V plan and activities for electric machines using design analysis, simulation, lab tests, field tests, etc. to ensure the design meets the application requirements for safety, performance, quality, reliability and cost.
• Contribute to the interpretation and implementation of standards, specifications and regulations relative to electric machines as they apply to the product.
• Deliver small-scale or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related field of study.
• 2 years experience working with rotating components, electric machine design, test, or implementation.
• 2 years testing electronic motors.
• Electric Motor experience, Inverter experience, and general electrification testing experience.
• Knowledge of data acquisition equipment and instrumentation such as accelerometers, thermistors, current transducers and vector network analyzers.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%. Driving to Labs in other locations. Will be a mix of driving and flying.
• Experience working in Windchill and Creo.



Preferred:

• Knowledge of related electric drive components (inverters, connectors, energy storage, etc.).
• Knowledge in analytical details of electric machine types and design (continuous and peak load evaluation, electromagnetics, bearings, insulating materials, cooling and manufacturability).
• Experience in working across groups with co-workers to share knowledge and work toward common goals.
• Knowledge of accelerated test methods.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on testing, evaluating and improving engineering outcomes.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on measuring and reporting progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
• Knowledge and experience in virtual verification.
• 2 years experience with the VISION system creating activities, PV&V plans, work requests, ACR charts, and scheduling activities.

The ability to quickly adapt to frequently changing work priorities is a must. The candidate must also be able to adhere to a strict schedule as certain responsibilities within this position are time sensitive.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources? 

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly