Test Engineer - Materials

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas, and venues in more than 125 countries.

The Musco Research and Development Team is currently seeking a Test Engineer to work from our Oskaloosa office to develop and perform functional testing activities on products in support of an overall goal of minimizing field failures and warranty costs. This person will also assist with material selection and with failure analysis and evaluations of purchased parts, experimental parts, field returns, manufacturing processes, and alternative material options. More details about the role are below.

What you will do as a Test Engineer:

• Participate in product design reviews.
• Gather input from product developers, reliability engineers, and others to determine an appropriate suite of tests based on product functionality and field use environment.
• Provide feedback to product developers for design corrections and enhancements.
• Generate and execute test plans, identify and categorize failures, determine root cause, and document results and recommendations.
• Work with product compliance group and outside test labs to get appropriate third-party certifications (FCC, IEC, etc.).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D (Engineering), Product Management, and Manufacturing on product related issues.
• Provide guidance to Engineering for material selection and improvements. Participate in technical decisions regarding materials aspects of design.
• Perform training for other departments as needed.
• Travel as required, both domestic and international, for outside lab testing, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to be successful:

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Material Science Engineering or relevant technical field.
• Experience in product testing, materials/failure/reliability analysis in an R&D environment preferred.
• Experience with development of automated test systems preferred.
• Experience with electronic products preferred.
• Experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analyses.

Job Specifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
• Able to perform testing activities using common equipment such as multi-meters, thermocouples, microscopes, etc.
• Technical knowledge of processes such as soldering, adhesive bonding, conformal coating, wire bonding, crimping, and wiring.
• Technical knowledge of specimen preparation, including sectioning, mounting, polishing, etc.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-directed and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you. The Des Moines Register has named Musco an Iowa Top Workplace recipient. Read more here.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Profit sharing – up to 20% of eligible compensation annually
• 4% 401K match – immediately vested
• 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance

What does Musco do?

We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’s Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.

Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. Together “We Make It Happen” – we invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.

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