Lead Test Engineer – Lab Leader, Mechanical Testing

Continental Industry; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 450.000 - 700.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Continental seeks a skilled Laboratory Test Engineer to lead the testing lab, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, high-quality testing operations for mechanical characterization projects.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate cross-functional activities, and own advanced testing systems like MTS servo-hydraulic, DIC, and DMA. Strong leadership and data interpretation skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in a mechanical testing or materials lab.
• Minimum 2 years leading or supervising technical personnel.
• Hands-on experience with MTS testing systems, DIC, and DMA equipment.
• Familiarity with MTS FlexTest controllers and TestSuite software.

Responsabilidades

• Directly supervise lab technicians, assign daily work, coach, and develop training plans.
• Represent the testing lab in cross-functional discussions with Production and Quality.
• Track KPIs such as turnaround time, cost, quality, and throughput.
• Lead safety and compliance, including machine guarding and chemical hygiene.
• Own the technical tools: MTS servo-hydraulic, DIC, and DMA test systems.
• Read mechanical test data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance of lab equipment.

Conocimientos

Lab supervision

Mechanical testing

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

MTS servo-hydraulic

DIC

DMA equipment

MTS FlexTest controllers

Descripción del empleo

Continental seeks a skilled Laboratory Test Engineer to lead the testing lab, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, high-quality testing operations for mechanical characterization projects.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate cross-functional activities, and own advanced testing systems like MTS servo-hydraulic, DIC, and DMA. Strong leadership and data interpretation skills are essential.