Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed mechanical test plans, including stress, vibration, shock, drop, and thermal cycling tests.
• Simulate real-world conditions using test rigs, hydraulic actuators, and environmental chambers to evaluate product endurance.
• Use precision instruments (calipers, strain gauges, accelerometers) to collect and analyze accurate test data.
• Identify mechanical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with design engineers to propose improvements.
• Design and implement test routines for validating mechanical robustness of electronic hardware.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing procedures, results, and insights.
• Ensure calibration, maintenance, and correct operation of all testing equipment.
• Stay up to date with testing methodologies, reliability engineering practices, and industry standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical testing, validation, and failure analysis for electronic devices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with accelerated life testing (HALT, HASS, ALT) and environmental stress screening.
• Proficiency with vibration, shock, drop, thermal cycling, humidity, tensile/compression, and fatigue testing.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, ANSYS) for designing jigs and test equipment. Structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations are a plus.
• Knowledge of materials science, fatigue behavior, and thermal–mechanical reliability of electronic devices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.

Bonus Points

• Experience with DFx methodologies (Design for Reliability, Test, Manufacturability).
• Background in electro-mechanical systems and material compatibility testing.
• Familiarity with international testing standards (IEC, ISO, MIL-STD, ASTM).
• Experience automating test setups with scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW, TestStand).
• Contributions to hardware R&D projects or open-source engineering communities.