Mechanical Test Engineer

Apera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera in the Bay Area is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to join a cutting-edge robotics company delivering essential items worldwide. You will own the hardware testing lifecycle and help build critical testing systems that scale.

The role emphasizes designing, constructing and maintaining analytical test systems, leading validation campaigns, and collaborating with engineers to ensure reliable, safe, and scalable hardware solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience creating and executing reliable test systems.
• Background developing automated test tools with Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct and preserve analytical test systems.
• Own end-to-end validation campaigns.
• Create verification plans with clear steps for each phase.
• Collaborate with engineers to communicate testing functions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Test system development

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Tools

Python

Job description

Our client is a highly advanced robotics company based in the Bay Area, CA, aiming to use electrical drones to deliver essential items to communities all over the world.

We are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to join a cutting-edge company looking to make a direct impact on people everywhere.

As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the entire life cycle of the product, and for the creation of various important testing systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, construct and preserve analytical test systems
• Own the end-to-end development and execution of validation campaigns
• Create verification plans with a clear set of steps for each phase
• Collaborate with other engineers and teams to communicate effectively about the testing functions

Required skills and experience:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Proven experience of creating and executing designs to make a test system that is reliable
• Background in developing automated test and analysis tools using Python or a similar language
• Experience working in teams to create one product that works for everyone

This is a chance to take ownership of hardware on a program shaping the future of delivery distribution, where you have the chance to see how your work directly impacts people all around the world.