Testing Technician

About the role

Team Wendy is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Testing Technician to support the engineering team in the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of helmet products. This role executes hands-on technical work across development and sustainment activities, including coordinating and assembling product samples, building prototypes, supporting test execution and validation, performing process inspections, and assisting with prototype tooling development and installation.

Responsibilities

• Execute product testing activities to validate performance, durability, and compliance against internal and external standards
• Support development testing, qualification testing, and QA verification activities across new and existing helmet products
• Perform environmental, mechanical, impact, and ballistic testing
• Prepare, assemble, and document test samples, including prototype builds and pre-production units
• Set up, operate, and maintain testing equipment; ensure calibration status and proper usage
• Collect, record, and organize test data with high accuracy and traceability
• Analyze test results at a basic level and escalate anomalies, failures, or trends to engineering
• Generate clear, structured test reports to support engineering decisions and program milestones
• Cover coordination with engineering, QA, and production to prioritize and execute testing aligned to project timelines
• Build and modify prototypes, fixtures, and test setups to support development and validation needs
• Cover coordination of materials, components, and hardware required for builds and testing activities
• Maintain test labs, workspaces, and equipment in a controlled and organized state
• Adhere to all safety protocols and ensure safe execution of testing and build activities
• Identify opportunities to improve test methods, efficiency, repeatability, and data quality

Requirements

This position requires a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, test methods, and engineering fundamentals, combined with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. High-performing candidates demonstrate self-direction, technical curiosity, and consistent contribution to cross-functional team outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience executing blunt impact and shock attenuation testing (drop towers, guided impact systems, headforms)
• Familiarity with ballistic testing setups, sample preparation, and controlled range procedures
• Understanding of energy transfer, force-time responses, and failure modes in protective systems
• Working knowledge of test standards relevant to helmets and protective systems (NIJ, ACH, AR/PD, MIL-STD impact protocols)
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition, accelerometers, load cells, and instrumentation for impact events
• Experience setting up and calibrating mechanical test systems, fixtures, and repeatable impact conditions
• Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and modification for impact and ballistic evaluation (composites, polymers, assemblies)

Skills

High-performing candidates demonstrate self-direction, technical curiosity, and consistent contribution to cross-functional team outcomes. They have a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, test methods, and engineering fundamentals, combined with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Benefits

The position offers a flexible schedule, competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, learning and development initiatives, and internal and external relationships with various departments and stakeholders.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible schedule.