Mechanical Test Engineer

Bee Talent Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 50,971 - 101,942; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Test Engineer to review requirements, design and execute tests, and report findings. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over three years of relevant experience in a testing environment. Responsibilities include drafting test documents and managing test campaigns. The role emphasizes safety and integrity, with additional emphasis on teamwork and communication skills. This position offers a contract employment type and is suited for mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Greater than three (3) years of relevant experience in a testing / R&D environment preferred.
• Experience with multiple types of testing (R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification).
• Practical understanding of mechanical testing concepts such as force/displacement application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting of test requirements.
• Author the test design documents, test procedures, test report.
• Manage test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting.

Skills

Mechanical testing concepts

Project management

Excellent writing and communication skills

Teamwork

Safety conscience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Jira/Confluence

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

This range is provided by Bee Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$37.00/hr - $74.00/hr

The Test Engineer will be responsible for reviewing test requirements, designing a test, executing the test, and writing the report. The Test Engineer will work closely with internal and external customers to ensure the testing meets requirements and is conducted in a timely manner. The Test Engineer will work as part of a team of engineers and technicians to complete the testing activities.

Tasks

• Assist in the drafting of test requirements
• Author the test design documents, test procedures, test report, and supporting documents
• Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications, including design input, instrumentation strategy, and success criteria.
• Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation including force, displacement, strain, and temperature sensors (e.g., load cells, LVDTs, encoders, RTDs, etc.).
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning, leveraging technicians, designers, and facility personnel as needed.
• Manage test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting, including test setup, system validation, and post‑test analysis.
• Support safe execution of testing activities, which may include working at elevated heights (typically under 60 ft).
• Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of Engineering
• Greater than three (3) years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment preferred.
• Experience with post‑processing and documenting experiments.
• Experience with multiple types of testing (R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification)
• Experience working with strain, vibration, linear motion, static loading, dynamic loading preferred
• Working on large complex mechanical systems preferred
• Practical understanding of mechanical testing concepts such as force/displacement application, structural deflection, dynamic loading, vibration/impact, and environmental exposure.
• Awareness of common dimensional/inspection tools and motion capture technologies (e.g., Faro trackers, CMMs), even if not directly operating them.
• Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Safety conscience.
• Ability to operate within a lightly structured environment where test development requires a mix of standards‑based guidance and first‑principles problem solving.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Jira/Confluence, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite is preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Other