Mechanical Test Engineer (Consulting) and Laboratory Manager

Veryst Engineering, LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veryst Engineering, LLC in Massachusetts seeks a Mechanical Test Engineer and Laboratory Manager. You will conduct experiments, design fixtures, and manage the mechanical testing lab to support client projects.

Responsibilities include data analysis, report preparation, and collaboration with engineers to drive testing programs. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience performing standard and non-standard mechanical tests.
• Experience writing data analysis scripts (MATLAB or Python).
• Ability to interpret testing standards and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate universal mechanical test equipment (electromechanical/servo-hydraulic).
• Design and use custom fixtures and test devices.
• Maintain lab equipment and calibrations; ensure a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Lab management

Data analysis

MATLAB/Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Join our consulting team! This is a great opportunity to use your mechanical testing skills to make a global difference.

Veryst Engineering provides premium engineering consulting services at the interface of technology and manufacturing.We help clients around the world optimize product designs, improve manufacturing processes, and analyze product failures. Veryst is seeking a full-time Mechanical Test Engineer and Laboratory Manager. The candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments, collaborating with other engineers, maintaining our mechanical testing lab, designing new test fixtures and devices, and proposing and managing projects.Typical projects include: impact testing and mechanical testing of polymers; designing custom test fixtures and test methods; and conducting experiments to validate finite element analysis predictions. Good organizational skills essential. Strong academic record and references required.

The professional we select will have primary responsibilities in mechanical testing and analysis.Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and solid mechanics is a definite plus.Additional important responsibilities include providing clients with test recommendations, project management, report writing and presentation preparation, document review, business development, and marketing of technical services.

Responsibilities:

• Operating universal mechanical test equipment (electromechanical and/or servo-hydraulic)
• Designing and using custom fixtures and test devices
• CAD creation, modification, and design
• Analyzing and summarizing experimental data
• Engineering analysis and problem solving
• Scripting capabilities (Matlab, python, or other codes)
• Maintaining lab equipment and external calibrations
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked lab
• Generating and maintaining documentation required for testing and maintenance

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, plastics engineering, materials science, or comparable field required.
• Prior industry experience desired but not required.
• Hands-on experience running standard and non-standard mechanical tests.
• Expertise with CAD, particularly SolidWorks. Experience with CAD repair and preparing CAD for FE simulations desired.
• Experience designing and fabricating test fixtures and/or mechanical components.
• Ability to interpret testing and quality standards to perform and adapt test methods.
• Ability to write and modify data analysis scripts (e.g., MATLAB and/or Python scripts).
• Experience with data acquisition software/hardware.
• Hands-on experience with power tools and light duty machine tools.
• Familiarity with digital image correlation (DIC) desired.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical content well.
• Ability to work well both self-directed and within a team.
• Ability to safely work in a laboratory with a team.