Mechanical Test Engineer – Additive Manufacturing

Novineer, Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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H1B visa support

Job summary

Novineer, Inc. is seeking a hands-on engineer to plan, instrument, run, and analyze mechanical tests on additively manufactured parts. This role covers tensile, compression, shear, and bending tests, using strain gauges, extensometers, and DIC alongside load-frame data.

You will document procedures, calibration records, test reports, and engineering recommendations, contributing to AI-driven modeling and design software for aerospace and automotive applications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical testing and experimental data analysis.
• Experience with ASTM D638, D695, and D7078 standards.
• Ability to process test data in Excel, Python, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run ASTM-style mechanical tests: tensile, compression, shear, bending.
• Prepare specimens; bond strain gauges; manage wiring; configure circuits.
• Set up extensometers and DIC systems; compare strain measurements.
• Operate MTS or equivalent load frames and DAQ systems; ensure calibration.
• Write procedures, calibration records, test reports, and engineering recommendations.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Experimental data analysis

Strain gauges

Extensometers

DIC

Load frames

DAQ

LabVIEW

MTS/TestSuite

Python

Excel

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials Science

Tools

MTS/TestSuite

LabVIEW

Python

Excel

Job description

Novineer, Inc. is seeking a hands-on engineer to plan, instrument, run, and analyze mechanical tests on additively manufactured parts. This role covers tensile, compression, shear, and bending tests, using strain gauges, extensometers, and DIC alongside load-frame data.

You will document procedures, calibration records, test reports, and engineering recommendations, contributing to AI-driven modeling and design software for aerospace and automotive applications.