Quality- Engineer/ Senior Engineer-Material testing

Ubifly Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubifly Technologies in Chennai, India seeks a seasoned Mechanical Test Engineer to execute and manage broad UTM-based testing programs. You will calibrate, run, and validate tests across metals, plastics, and composites, while creating robust reports for design and QA teams.

The role demands hands-on lab experience (5+ years) with UTMs, fixtures, and data analysis, plus the ability to implement automation scripts to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Knowledge of ISO 17025 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a mechanical testing laboratory operating UTMs.
• Experience with environmental chamber testing (high/low temperature) preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 laboratory management standards.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution & Operation: Setup, calibrate, and operate UTMs to perform a wide range of mechanical tests including tensile, compression, shear, torsion, and cyclic testing.
• Fixture Design: Design and fabricate custom grips, fixtures, and jigs to accommodate unique or non-standard test specimens.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze raw stress-strain data, calculate material properties, and author comprehensive technical test reports.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure testing procedures adhere to ASTM, ISO, DIN, and internal quality protocols.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and coordinate external calibration for UTMs, load cells, extensometers, and environmental chambers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Product Design, and Quality Assurance to interpret results and guide material selection.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and optimize automated testing scripts using Bluehill, TestSuite, or LabVIEW to improve lab efficiency.

Skills

UTM software proficiency

Data analysis & interpretation

Statistical methods

Material science fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

Instron Bluehill

MTS TestSuite

ZwickRoell testXpert

DIC systems

Extensometers

Load cells

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Test Execution & Operation: Setup, calibrate, and operate UTMs (e.g., Instron, MTS, ZwickRoell) to perform a wide range of mechanical tests including tensile, compression, shear, torsion, and cyclic testing.

• Fixture Design: Design and fabricate custom grips, fixtures, and jigs to accommodate unique or non-standard test specimens.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze raw stress-strain data, calculate material properties (such as Young's Modulus, yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation), and author comprehensive technical test reports.

• Standards Compliance: Ensure all testing procedures strictly adhere to relevant international standards (ASTM, ISO, DIN, etc.) and internal company quality protocols.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordinate external calibration for UTMs, load cells, extensometers, and environmental chambers.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Product Design, and Quality Assurance teams to interpret test results, investigate material failures, and guide material selection.

• Continuous Improvement: Develop and optimize automated testing scripts (using software like Bluehill, TestSuite, or LabVIEW) to improve lab efficiency and data accuracy.

Technical Skills

• UTM Software Proficiency: Deep familiarity with testing software such as Instron Bluehill, MTS TestSuite, or ZwickRoell testXpert.

• CAD Tools: Proficiency in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Creo for designing custom test fixtures.

• Material Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of the mechanical behavior of materials (metals, plastics, composites, elastomers, and ceramics).

• Instrumentation: Experience using extensometers, strain gauges, load cells, and digital image correlation (DIC) systems.

• Statistical Analysis: Familiarity with data analysis tools (Minitab, MATLAB, or Excel) for processing large datasets and performing Gage R&R studies.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on experience in a mechanical testing laboratory environment specifically operating UTMs.

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with environmental chamber testing (high/low temperature mechanical testing).

• Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and root‑cause analysis methodologies.

• Familiarity with lab management standards like ISO 17025.