Test Engineer

Full-time

About the role

The Test Engineer is responsible for all aspects of product, material and system validation for a wide range of vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. This position independently performs and coordinates testing in-house and at select supplier partners, supports seismic testing, manages projects with labs and customers, secures contractors, and executes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all testing at internal and external labs
• Use independent discretion and judgment to identify, plan for, and ensure proper tools and equipment are in place for timely testing
• Coordinate and actively manage external shake testing of nonstructural building components
• Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process
• Perform physical tests on materials, products, and customer-supplied equipment
• Prepare mechanical test fixtures, including non-precision machining to alter test apparatus
• Perform material acceptance and diagnostic tests
• Administer and develop a wide range of testing and development protocols
• Perform calibration tests and measurements on equipment
• Support Quality as required
• Manage customer expectations
• Proactively communicate with internal teams, labs, external teams, and customers regarding project status
• Support writing the project test plan per the project engineer’s analysis and scope
• Create clear and concise documents as required by the project test plan
• Collect test data to prepare and issue well-written, timely, comprehensive, and professional report documents summarizing and validating test results

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (4–6 years of progressive mechanical engineering work)
• Hands-on experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems (preferred)
• Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel formulas) and Microsoft Project
• Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Confident communicator with strong follow-through

Work Environment

• Laboratory setting with occasional extended hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate lab equipment and mechanical tools
• Travel required (25–50%), including possible international travel

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$70,000 to $85,000 yearly