Test & Validation Engineer, Mechanics

Brand: Kalmar Team: R&D & Engineering Job Location: Ottawa, USA Information at a Glance Test & Validation Engineer, Mechanics At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world! Join us and take your career to the next level Kalmar Solutions LLC is looking for a detail-oriented and hands-on Test & Validation Engineer, Mechanics to join our Ottawa team. In this critical role, you will oversee, track, and perform engineering test and validation tasks for New Product Development (NPD), Advanced Engineering (AE), Product Care (PC), and Customer Engineering (CE) projects related to Kalmar Terminal Tractors globally. You will ensure that truck mechanical components and systems meet specified technical customer demands, product safety, legislation requirements, and internal durability standards. Compensation Data Base salary: Starting @ $80k per year (more based on skills/experience) Eligible for annual bonus Eligible for annual salary review & merit increase What are your key responsibilities: Test Planning & Verification : Create comprehensive test plans in consultation with R&D managers and engineers to ensure thorough verification and evaluation of mechanical designs prior to product launch. System Testing & Execution: Perform and coordinate testing of truck mechanical systems—including structural, pneumatic, hydraulic, and powertrain components—executing Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP/R) according to test plans. Quality & Gate Reviews : Participate in project gate review meetings to ensure product quality standards are met prior to gate passage, and collaborate with product support and warranty teams to mitigate future warranty events. Prototyping & Equipment Support : Assist and train prototype technicians on test set-up, equipment initialization, test procedures, and data acquisition, while maintaining test equipment logs and recalibration requirements. Reporting & Fixture Design : Prepare detailed written test reports, design custom test fixtures as required, and recommend specialized testing equipment for procurement. Supplier & Installation Audits : Liaison with Terminal Tractor engineers and component suppliers to coordinate installation audits and ensure supplier installation guidelines are followed for maximum warranty coverage What we offer you: “Green business is good business – it’s not just a slogan; we’re investing in fossil-free steel and real change.” Rewards that truly count : We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions — all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success. Competitive Benefits : Medical, Dental and Vision coverage are effective day one of employment; flexible spending account, company paid Short- and Long-term disability coverage; company paid life insurance policy (2X’s annual salary up to $200k); options for additional life insurance coverage for employee, spouse and dependents at affordable rates; safe harbour 401K plan with company match of 6% (no vesting) Work-Life Balance : Our generous time-off policy includes vacation time, personal/sick time, paid/floating holidays, and paid parental leaves, supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. Safety that moves us forward : Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the…

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