Overview
Who We Are
At K-Hart Industries Ltd. we are passionate about designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment that makes a difference for conservation-minded farmers worldwide. We place farmers at the heart of everything we do, to support them with innovative, sustainable and robust solutions that they can trust. With a strong focus on creating forwarding-thinking solutions that benefit both farmers and the environment, our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to make a positive and meaningful impact.
Who You Are
The Test Engineering Lead role is responsible for supporting engineering test activities across K-Hart’s farm equipment lines. This includes both lab and field testing, assisting with prototype builds, and troubleshooting machine performance. You enjoy working hands-on with equipment, diagnosing issues, and validating solutions in real-world conditions. You are observant, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working both in a shop environment and in the field with customers. This role requires travel during key farming seasons.
Key Responsibilities
· The Duties and Responsibilities of the Test Engineering Lead role are focused on ensuring the successful completing of testing activities related to K-Hart’s current and future farm equipment products.
· Provide oversight of the prototyping process whenever new test apparatus or machines are being built for the purpose of K-Hart product validation.
· Provide test engineering leadership and support on new product development projects during the lab testing and field-testing phases.
· Provide test engineering leadership and support on current products while lab and field testing of updates is performed.
· Ensure the accuracy of reports on failures observed during testing and solutions implemented to remedy the failures.
· Perform maintenance and repair activities on large farm implements to ensure they remain operational, and testing can continue.
· Work with design engineers to evaluate and implement design changes intended to fix observed failures and validate their effectiveness in solving the issues.
· Work directly with farmers to train them in the operation of the test machines, and to obtain their feedback on performance and reliability issues they see and observe.
· Travel, sometimes for 10-14 days at a time, to remote locations to test farm implements in the environment that they are commonly used in.
· Assist in prototype builds and test setup
Skills
What Sets You Apart?
You are an individual that has:
· Engineering degree or Technological Diploma (Mechanical or Agricultural preferred)
· Experience in testing or working with heavy equipment
· Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills
· Strong troubleshooting and observation skills
· Good communication skills
· Ability to travel within Canada and the US
· Experience operating agricultural equipment is an asset
Why K-Hart is Your Next Career Move
At K-Hart, you’ll join a passionate team in an industry that makes a tangible difference. Here is what we offer:
· Impactful work: Be part of a smaller company that is focused on sustainability and innovation and where you can see and feel your contribution make a difference.
· Career Growth: opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your skill set in agriculture
· Work with leadership and teammates who value your input and ideas.
· Be a part of a team who is committed to fostering an environment of optimism, community, and respect, ensuring a great experience for our employees and our customers.
· Group Health and Insurance Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
· Employee Assistance Program
· Paid sick and personal/family leave
Job Specifics:
· Full time Permanent
Salary:
· $75,000 - $120,000 per year- Based on experience
Location:
· In Person
Ready to take the Next Step?
· We’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to join our team and become part of the K-Hart Family
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
