Description

AMSOIL INC. is seeking an experienced Staff Product Development Engineer to join our growing team! In this role you will lead innovative product development activities and support cross-functional efforts across the organization. This position includes direct leadership responsibilities while playing a strategic role to influence the technical direction of the company, bringing fresh insight, technical vision, and a passion for innovation that creates lasting customer value.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule requiring at least 3 days a week at the AMSOIL Center located in Superior, WI.  

Core Responsibilities: 

• Partner with Marketing to develop products from concept to launch.
• Lead the development and execution of test plans and field trials to demonstrate proof of performance that validates products and excites target customers.
• Coordinate with our in-house Mechanical Lab, Chemical Labs, 3rd party labs, Suppliers, and OEMs to execute product validation tests.
• Oversee and/or mentor other engineers to influence technical excellence and project execution.
• Benchmark competitive products and help shape product strategy and positioning.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and key customers.
• Support product lifecycle activities, licensing, and compliance updates.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant, progressive experience.  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of applications in which AMSOIL products are used.  Examples include industrial machinery, passenger cars, diesel engines, and powersports equipment.
• Effective project management skills to lead complex validation projects and collaborate across departments.
• Good business acumen to help drive priorities and decisions that maximize value.
• Demonstrated test plan creation, data analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical team members.
• Domestic, and possibly international, travel by car or plane is required up to 10% of the time.
   

Preferred Requirements:

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage direct reports
• Lubricant industry experience
• Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers CLS Certification