Mechanical Testing Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks a Mechanical Test Engineer responsible for mechanical component/sub-system testing, defining test requirements and equipment, and performing standard and non-standard tests.

You will work with engineering and suppliers, design test benches and fixtures, and apply GD&T, FMEA and EHS protocols. 3+ years of mechanical design/validation experience and hands-on testing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, development and validation.
• Experience with Unigraphics NX and FEM analysis is advantageous.
• Excellent oral and written technical communication skills.
• Initiative, leadership and ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results.
• Ability to multi-task and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into test requirements and build facilities for validation.
• Design and develop test setups and fixtures in a laboratory environment.
• Validate automotive, locomotive, or aircraft components and subsystems.
• Apply GD&T, material science knowledge and inspection methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and EHS/compliance groups.
• Provide accurate estimates for test needs and project planning.
• Perform vibration testing and operate related data acquisition equipment.
• Develop and analyze test fixtures for robustness and fatigue life.

Skills

Mechanical design

Validation engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

FEM analysis

Job description

Job Requirements

Role Summary/Purpose: Mechanical Test Engineer is responsible for mechanical component/sub‑system testing. They must define test requirements and needed equipment, work with engineering and suppliers on design and development of test equipment/systems, determine the conditions under which tests are conducted, outline the procedures to be followed, and perform special, standard and non‑standard tests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Translate engineering requirements into test requirements, develop specifications for laboratory test setups, build required test facilities, and execute validations of automotive, locomotive, or aircraft mechanical components or subsystems.
• Design and develop innovative, scalable, flexible test setups and fixtures in a laboratory, ensuring consistency with product validation requirements.
• Generate concepts for test setups or benches, analyze the designed concepts, and design fixtures for robustness and fatigue life expectancy.
• Apply strong understanding of mechanical testing, fundamental physics/engineering principles, hand calculations, and material strength.
• Apply knowledge of standard processes such as Toll Gate, FMEA, and EHS protocols throughout test development stages.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (EHS, Facilities, Compliance, Import/Export, Logistics) while building the test setup.
• Demonstrate project management and planning skills, providing accurate estimates for test needs.
• Apply hands‑on experience with vibration testing, operating vibration systems, and designing and analyzing fixtures for such tests.
• Show familiarity with industrial automation and controls development.
• Operate data acquisition systems (LMS, Siemens, HBM) within a laboratory environment, following instrumentation and procedural standards.
• Utilize sensors such as accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, microphones, and transducers.
• Possess knowledge of GD&T, materials, and manufacturing processes with experience in inspection methodologies, and generating/reviewing manufacturable drawings.

Qualifications / Requirements

Work Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, development, and validation, preferably in automotive, large bore engines, locomotive components, or aircraft domains.
• Experience with Unigraphics NX and FEM analysis workbench considered an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, solve problems, and deliver results.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize effectively.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational skills and prior success working with cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to integrity and compliance.

Desired Characteristics

• Global exposure with experience working with international partners.
• Proven record of expertise in mechanical component validation.
• Experience designing test benches, rigs, laboratory tests, and prototype testing.
• Demonstrated capability of leading projects and executing on time, quality, and cost.