Mechanical Test Engineer- Entry Level

Responsibilities

• Produce and analyze engineering data using established tools, methods, and formats while working independently.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate all aspects of reliability tests and simulations, including arranging facilities, requesting technical support, and acquiring necessary parts and materials.
• Physically support tests by confirming that test setups are correct and ensuring that test plans are clearly understood and executed as intended.
• Prepare moderately complex documentation for review by technical leadership, accurately recording and submitting all required development, testing, and research information according to the project schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability test results and countermeasures are integrated into the broader vehicle development process.
• Support the execution of improvement initiatives by communicating findings, recommendations, and test outcomes to technical leadership and other engineering stakeholders.
• Use data acquisition tools and methods to capture test data and provide clear, concise reports to engineering management.
• Develop and propose countermeasure plans to address performance concerns identified during validation testing.
• Apply computational tools, including FEA and scripting, to support durability, strength, and reliability assessments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience, which may include co-op or internship experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Experience in data analysis and the ability to communicate complex technical information to engineering management.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas, technical findings, and concerns to technical leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on familiarity with test equipment used in reliability and durability testing environments.

Essential Skills

• Experience with 3D CAD surface modeling software such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Experience with data acquisition software used to capture and analyze test results.
• Experience with FEA software such as Abaqus, Nastran, Ansa, Meta, or LS-DYNA for structural and durability analysis.
• Experience scripting in Java, Python, or MATLAB to automate data processing, analysis, or simulation tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple test activities and documentation requirements.