Väderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce.

The Test

Engineer will be involved in all facets of the product lifecycle. You will work with all departments at Väderstad to continuously improve our product lines and exceed customer expectations. You must be an open communicator that is willing to continuously learn new skills and apply them without supervision.

Väderstad offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and pension matching. Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits are 100% paid by the Väderstad. Flexible work environment.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, agricultural, electrical, or applicable engineering disciplines. Eligible for registration as an engineer or technologist with APEGS or SASTT. Knowledge of and experience with current farming practices and equipment is an asset.

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and electrical circuits are assets.

Experience with Autodesk Inventor or equivalent CAD system. Mechanically inclined and understand current metal, plastic, electrical and hydraulic component fabrication techniques. Strong troubleshooting abilities of mechanical and electrical systems.

Solid data analysis and summary skills. Proficient with computing, data logging and data measuring equipment and devices. Self-starter, owns their domain, grows in their field. Continuously strive to create the highest quality product.

Participate in design reviews and analysis as they relate to test.



Participate in FMEA and design risk assessments. Seek clarity through communication of test requests, plans, methods, results, analyses, and conclusions with design and test teams.

Propose and develop test environments, methods, schedules, costs, and approaches. Design and execute test plans for bench and field testing. Provide detailed reporting on test results through regular communication with design engineers and comprehensive written reports.

Identify opportunities and prepare justifications for capital projects related to testing activities. Communicate with all internal Väderstad departments as well as outside vendors and customers as required. Identify areas to improve quality, performance, and cost of equipment.

Follow internal standards and policies. Regular job training and continuous improvement. Working environment will be a mix of office, fabrication shop, test lab, and field. Work is performed in a combination of environments which require the usage of Personal Protective Equipment.

This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, fumes and oils. Some exposure to outdoor environments. Overtime and travel may be required depending on season and assignments. Väderstad provides modern agriculture with innovative, highly efficient agricultural machinery and methods.

The group is family owned and the head office is located in Väderstad, Sweden.

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📌 Test Engineer - Mechanical (Ottawa)
🏢 Vaderstad
📍 Ottawa