PV&V Electrification Test Engineer    

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, and 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:

• Work with team members to gather, review, and structure test requirements from internal and external customers.
• Provide constructive feedback to ensure requirements are complete and testable.
• Participate in—and with assistance, oversee—Product Verification & Validation testing of electric motors, inverters, converters, and related systems both in-house and at external facilities.
• Ensure all test plans, procedures, results, and project schedules are current, accurate, and clearly communicated to stakeholders.
• Apply structured troubleshooting methods to identify root causes of issues.
• Work collaboratively with peers to resolve findings efficiently while maintaining safety and quality.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers to support effective project alignment and execution.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure all testing activities adhere to defined product requirements, design intent, and validation standards.
• Travel within the United States—typically once or twice per year—to meet with customers for concept development or refinement of product requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited engineering program.
• Basic understanding of embedded controllers.
• Understanding of safe high voltage practices.
• Knowledge of motor control principles and system-level testing.
• Basic understanding of design validation processes.
• Effective organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience in product development environments.
• Experience working with dynos (motor dynamometers).
• Hands-on experience with development and debugging tools: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, etc.
• Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals (PWM, bootloaders, ADCs, serial/parallel interfaces).
• Familiarity with communication networks: CAN, Ethernet, RS 232/485, etc.
• Experience with three phase power and high voltage systems.
• Understanding of motor control software.

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