Engineer I, Mechanical Test (R5207)

What you'll do:

• Support the design, assembly, and operation of mechanical test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.
• Assist with hydraulic system integration, setup, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Execute mechanical, structural, and environmental test plans while ensuring accurate and repeatable data collection.
• Install, wire, and calibrate sensors including load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, and displacement sensors.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts to support test automation, data processing, and visualization.
• Analyze test results, investigate unexpected behaviors, and document findings in clear technical reports.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to support product development and validation.
• Design simple test fixtures, adapters, and components using CAD while learning best practices for manufacturability and safety.
• Support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to compare analytical predictions with physical test results.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, and testing of metallic and composite components.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment, improve test processes, and contribute to a safe working environment.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, testing, product development, or a related field (internships, co-ops, research, or project experience are welcomed).
• Familiarity with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, structural mechanics, and engineering fundamentals.
• Exposure to Python or another programming language for data analysis or automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Internship, research, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, capstone, or other hands-on engineering project experience involving mechanical testing or hardware development.
• Exposure to hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with strain gauges, load cells, pressure sensors, or other instrumentation.
• Experience with laboratory testing, data acquisition systems, or experimental methods.
• Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience working with composite materials through coursework, research, or project work.