Mechanical Test Engineer

Averro; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Sick leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Test Engineer to lead the full test process for high-pressure gas systems, combustion equipment, and custom units in Seattle. This hands-on role shapes engineering decisions through rigorous validation and practical testing.

You will develop test plans, run mechanical and thermal tests, set up data acquisition, and report results to support design choices. Safety and instrument upkeep are essential responsibilities in the lab.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience as a test engineer.
• Experience designing and building test stands and instrumentation with data acquisition for pressure, flow, and temperature.
• Ability to write clear, standalone test reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document test plans for products across sales orders and engineering projects, including custom units.
• Execute engineering validation testing, primarily mechanical and thermal, against design requirements and applicable codes.
• Set up instrumentation and data acquisition systems; record and reduce test data.
• Report findings and performance conclusions to engineering to support design decisions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation when tests produce unexpected results.
• Coordinate with the machine shop and order parts as needed to support testing.
• Enforce safe test procedures and maintain lab equipment and data acquisition systems.

Skills

Test engineering

Education

B.S./Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition

Instrumentation design

Job description

Benefits:

Discretionary Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability insurance, 401k, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave and commuter benefits

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Our client, a global manufacturer of specialized gas and combustion equipment, is looking for a Test Engineer to own the full test process across their product line. This role focuses on testing high-pressure gas systems, combustion equipment, and custom-built units. If you want your work to directly shape engineering decisions and love to be hands-on - this is that role.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and document test plans for products across sales orders and engineering projects, including custom units
• Execute engineering validation testing, primarily mechanical and thermal, against design requirements and applicable codes
• Set up instrumentation and data acquisition systems; record and reduce test data
• Report findings and performance conclusions to engineering to support design decisions
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation when tests produce unexpected results
• Coordinate with the machine shop and order parts as needed to support testing
• Enforce safe test procedures and maintain lab equipment and data acquisition systems

What You Need

• BS in mechanical engineering, related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a test engineer
• Experience designing and building test stands and instrumentation, including data acquisition for pressure, flow, and temperature
• Ability to write clear, complete test reports that stand alone without additional explanation

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward.

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