Mechanical Test Engineer - Development

TekWissen ®; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer - Development to support R&D for medical-device subsystems. You will create and refine prototypes, develop test fixtures, execute engineering tests, and document results to guide design robustness.

The role requires hands-on assembly, tolerance evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability. Onsite 12-month assignment with a focus on developing reliable testing protocols and compliant

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in mechanical engineering technology.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical/engineering technician experience preferred.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated environments is a plus.
• Exposure to GMP/ISO/FDA quality requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, build, modify, troubleshoot, and test mechanical assemblies and subsystems.
• Develop test fixtures and support validation activities.
• Coordinate prototype builds and test execution to support project schedules.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and CAD models; document design observations.
• Ensure proper documentation and lab compliance for all tests.

Skills

Mechanical prototyping

Test engineering

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Prototype machining

Additive manufacturing

Measurement equipment

Job description

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Client designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopedics products, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle artificial joints and dental prostheses. client has operations in more than 40 countries around the world.

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Client designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopedics products, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle artificial joints and dental prostheses. client has operations in more than 40 countries around the world.

Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer - Development

Work Location: Minnetonka, MN

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description

What You Can Expect:

• The Test Engineer Development - Mechanical supports R&D activities for capital equipment, instruments, disposables, and related medical-device subsystems.
• This hands-on role partners with engineers to create and refine prototypes, develop test fixtures and methods, execute engineering testing, maintain design documentation, and provide practical feedback on manufacturability, fit, function, tolerancing, and design robustness.

How You'll Create Impact

• Create, build, modify, troubleshoot, and test mechanical and electromechanical prototypes, assemblies, fixtures, and subsystems in support of product development.
• Support mechanical design iteration through prototype fabrication, assembly, fit checks, tolerance evaluation, design-for-manufacturability feedback, and structured troubleshooting.
• Design and construct engineering test fixtures and development tooling using machining, additive manufacturing, hand fabrication, and commercially available components as appropriate.
• Set up and execute engineering tests for design characterization, design verification, reliability, and process validation; accurately collect and document test data and observations.
• Assist engineers with development and improvement of test methods, including fixture definition, equipment selection, method repeatability, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Read, interpret, and provide practical feedback on mechanical drawings, CAD models, specifications, tolerances, GD&T, and bills of material.
• Support creation, revision, and release of engineering documentation including drawings, test methods, protocols, reports, work instructions, and design records.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain R&D laboratory equipment, measurement tools, prototype fabrication equipment, and test systems; help maintain an organized and compliant engineering lab.
• Perform dimensional and functional inspection of prototype components using appropriate metrology tools; clearly communicate deviations, anomalies, and opportunities for design improvement.
• Coordinate prototype builds, test setups, equipment availability, and test execution to support project schedules and engineering priorities.
• Work cross-functionally with Systems, Electrical, Software, Disposables, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support product-development deliverables.
• Follow approved procedures, protocols, good documentation practices, and applicable quality-system requirements.

Required Education

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate in mechanical engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, electromechanical technology, machining, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant experience as an engineering technician, mechanical technician, prototype technician, or equivalent hands-on technical role preferred.
• Experience in medical devices or another regulated industry with exposure to GMP, ISO, FDA, or comparable quality-system requirements is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting medical-device R&D, new product development, design verification, and/or reliability testing.
• Experience with SolidWorks, GD&T, tolerance stack-up concepts, prototype machining, additive manufacturing, and mechanical test equipment.
• Experience creating or improving engineering fixtures, test methods, and prototype build processes.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.