Quality- Engineer/ Senior Engineer-Material testing

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ePlane Company in Chennai is seeking an experienced Test Lab Engineer to operate UTMs, design fixtures, and analyze material properties.

You will ensure compliance with ASTM/ISO standards, maintain equipment, and collaborate with R&D and QA to drive reliable test results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in a mechanical testing laboratory environment operating UTMs.
• Experience with environmental chamber testing (high/low temperature).
• Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 lab management standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate UTMs to conduct tensile, compression, shear, torsion, and cyclic tests.
• Design and fabricate fixtures, grips, and jigs for non-standard specimens.
• Analyze stress-strain data and report material properties like Young's modulus, yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength.
• Ensure testing procedures comply with ASTM, ISO, DIN, and internal quality protocols.
• Maintain and coordinate external calibration for UTMs, load cells, ext. chambers, and sensors.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Design, and QA to interpret results and guide material selection.

Skills

UTM software

CAD tools

Materials knowledge

Instrumentation

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

Tools

Bluehill

TestSuite

LabVIEW

Job description

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.