Title: Mechanical Test Engineer
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Schedule: Flexible hours
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing wearable and consumer electronic devices. This role involves defining and executing mechanical verification methodologies, developing novel testing protocols, and architecting test systems for research and new product designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and work hands-on with test infrastructure, fixture design, and data analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, implement, and execute mechanical verification methodologies for systems and new product designs.
- Develop scalable test infrastructure and custom test fixtures.
- Architect and document novel testing protocols for research hardware and consumer electronics.
- Perform verification testing across thermal, vibration, mechanical stress, optics, and other domains.
- Collaborate with research scientists, hardware engineers, and partner engineering teams to define testing requirements and metrics.
- Conduct statistical data analysis and post-processing of test data.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical qualification and verification of small form factor, electromechanical consumer electronic devices.
- Experience developing novel testing methods.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD design and modeling (SolidWorks, NX).
- Experience designing and fabricating custom test fixtures.
- Strong skills in test procedure and process creation.
- Experience with Python, Matlab, or equivalent for test automation and data analysis.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and drive hardware maturity.
