Lead structural and reliability testing of mechanical and electromechanical components
-Develop and implement test protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and validation strategies in alignment with product requirements and applicable industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, MIL-STD, etc.). -Occasional travel to test sites, vendors, or customer facilities may be required. -Manage test resources, including scheduling, budgeting, procurement of materials, and maintenance of lab equipment. -Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations using tools such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, and statistical methods. -Prepare and present detailed technical reports and documentation to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. -Lead structural and reliability testing efforts for mechanical and electromechanical components and systems, including test planning, setup, execution, data analysis, and reporting. -Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the lab and testing environments. -Mentor junior test engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and support in test design and execution. -Design and oversee custom test fixtures, instrumentation, and control systems to simulate real-world loading and environmental conditions (static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, vibration, etc.). -Collaborate with design and quality engineering teams to integrate testing outcomes into product development and continuous improvement processes.
-Knowledgeable of AWS D1.1/D1.3 welding standards -7+ years of hands-on experience in structural and reliability testing of components/systems in industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, or consumer products. -Ability to work independently and exercise solid decision making -Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T. -Ability to perform finite element analysis (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation), for design validation including non-linear behavior -Able to manage up to 25% travel to customer/vendor sites and R&D facilities along the West Coast depending on development activities. -Self-motivating work ethic with a drive to understand all aspects of a design project -Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred). -High level of CAD proficiency including 3D modeling & 2D drafting (SolidWorks preferred), and GD&T -Experience with tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, or Python for data analysis and automation. -Proficiency in using data acquisition systems (DAQ), strain gages, load cells, and other test instrumentation. -Strong knowledge of material behavior, fatigue life, stress/strain analysis, and structural mechanics. -Experience with environmental and accelerated life testing (e.g., HALT/HASS, thermal cycling, vibration). -Ability to lift equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work around industrial test machinery. -Excellent technical writing, communication, and project management skills. -Familiarity with reliability engineering principles, test-to-failure, Weibull analysis, and life data modeling.
-Stock options -Combination of office and lab/shop environment. -Home office set up allowance -Flexible time off -Career progression -Comprehensive benefits package -Remote flexibility -401k match -Generous time off and holiday policy
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