Mechanical Test Engineer

Onsite | Redmond, WA

12-month contract with extension potential (up to 30 months total)

Pay: $60- $72Per Hour

We’re hiring a Mechanical Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team advancing next-generation wearable and consumer electronic devices. This role is highly hands-on and impact-driven, focused on defining and executing mechanical verification strategies for both research and new product development.

You’ll work closely with hardware engineers, research scientists, and partner teams to design test systems, develop novel methodologies, and ensure hardware maturity through rigorous validation.

What You’ll Do

• Define, implement, and execute mechanical verification methodologies for new systems and product designs
• Develop scalable test infrastructure and design custom mechanical test fixtures
• Architect and document novel testing protocols for research hardware and consumer electronics
• Execute verification testing across thermal, vibration, mechanical stress, optics, and related domains
• Support system bring-up and debug efforts; clearly communicate test plans, results, and risks
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define test requirements, metrics, and coverage goals
• Track coverage metrics, document results, and manage defects
• Perform statistical analysis and post-processing of test data
• Coordinate internal and external resources for test setup and execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in mechanical qualification and verification of small, electromechanical consumer devices
• Proven experience developing novel mechanical test methods
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or NX
• Experience designing and fabricating custom test fixtures
• Strong background creating test procedures and validation processes
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive hardware readiness

Preferred Experience

• System- and subsystem-level mechanical verification
• Instrumentation and motion control integration (motors, drivers, encoders, sensors)
• Mechanical fabrication processes and electro-mechanical assembly
• Working with commercial mechanical test systems (e.g., Instron)
• Statistical data analysis and measurement system analysis
• Test automation implementation
• Knowledge of kinematics and human body movements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

$60 - $72 per hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.