Jr Mechanical Test Technician

Yoh Services LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking a Jr Mechanical Test Technician to test, troubleshoot, and inspect consumer electronics in a hardware R&D lab. The role involves hands-on testing, fixture design, and data analysis in collaboration with engineers.

Ideal candidates will have experience with mechanical testing equipment and NX CAD, plus proficiency in Google Workspace. The position supports growth in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical testing and inspections in an R&D lab setting.
• Experience setting up tests and instrumentation for data collection and reporting.
• Proficiency with NX CAD software.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, Meet.
• Ability to read schematics, CAD drawings or verbal instructions.
• Meticulous and discerning eye for optical measurements.
• Team player with good follow-through and ability to work semi-autonomously after training.
• Willingness to test in electrical, mechanical, and thermal environments.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and inspect consumer electronics in a hardware R&D lab environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to produce timely and quality testing results.
• Develop test cases/suites and analyze data to support product development.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Instrumentation setup

Optical measurement

Team collaboration

Reading schematics/drawings

Autonomous work

Tools

Instrons

DAQs

DMMs

Laser cutters

Band saws

Drill presses

Drop towers

High speed cams

Job description

Mechanical Test Technician

Looking for a Jr mechanical tester to test, troubleshoot, & inspect consumer electronics in a HW R&D lab environment. This person should have an understanding of HW evaluation methodologies, including development of test cases/suites, fixture and mockup design, performance monitoring, and data analysis. They will collaborate with engineers & technicians to produce timely and quality testing results in the development of products.

Required:

• Experience with mechanical testing & inspections specifically on consumer electronics in an R&D lab environment.
• Experience using mechanical lab & machine shop equipment and tools: Laser cutters, band saws, drill presses, Instrons, drop towers, high speed cams, DAQs, power supplies, DMMs.
• Experience setting up tests & instrumentation for data collection & reporting.
• Proficiency with NX CAD SW.
• Proficiency with Google software suite - Sheets, Docs, Drive, Meet.
• Ability to work from schematics, CAD drawings, rough engineering drawings and/or verbal instruction.
• Meticulous and discerning eye for optical measurements.
• Proactive team player with good follow-through and the ability to accept critical feedback, working on tasks semi autonomously after some training & experience.
• Flexibility to perform tests in multiple testing environments that may involve electrical, mechanical, thermal, etc.

Pluses:

• Knowledge of LabVIEW programming and NI equipment.
• Strong theoretical background in the mechanics of solids and electrical circuits.
• Experience using digital and laser scanning microscopes and OMMs: shape analysis, surface roughness, flatness, profile, & tolerance measurements.
• Experience creating unit test plans.

Estimated Min Rate

$30.00

Estimated Max Rate

$40.00/hr+. Depends on experience

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.