Mechanical Testing Engineer

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

OPT support (E-verify)

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

About Novineer

Novineer develops AI-powered engineering software for additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, and toolpath-aware simulation. We validate our software by testing real printed parts and comparing measured behavior with simulation predictions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on engineer to plan, instrument, run, and analyze mechanical tests on additively manufactured polymer and composite parts. This role will support tensile, compressive, shear, and bending tests, as well as application-specific test setups, using strain gauges, extensometers, digital image correlation (DIC), and load-frame data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and run ASTM-style mechanical tests: tensile, compression, shear, bending, and part-level validation.

• Prepare specimens; bond strain gauges; manage wiring; configure bridge circuits; perform shunt calibration.
• Set up extensometers and DIC systems; compare full-field, local, and extensometer strain measurements.
• Operate MTS or equivalent load frames and DAQ systems while ensuring alignment, calibration, and repeatability.

• Analyze load, displacement, strain, stiffness, modulus, Poisson’s ratio, failure load, failure strain, and failure mode/location.
• Compare experimental results with simulation predictions and diagnose sources of mismatch.
• Write clear procedures, calibration records, test reports, data summaries, and engineering recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible to legally work in the U.S. (OPT is acceptable).

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.

• Hands-on experience with mechanical testing and experimental data analysis.

• ASTM D638, D695, and D7078 mechanical testing standards.

• Experience with at least three: strain gauges, extensometers, DIC, load frames, DAQ, MTS/TestSuite, or LabVIEW.

• Strong understanding of stress/strain, modulus, Poisson’s ratio, shear, anisotropy, and failure analysis.

• Ability to process test data in Excel, Python, or similar tools.

• Careful attention to calibration, gauge bonding, wiring, alignment, uncertainty, repeatability, and documentation.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge AI-driven modeling, design optimization and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Contribute to projects with real-world impact in the aerospace and automotive industry.
• Be part of a highly skilled team driving innovation in engineering modeling and design software

Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Stock Option Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• E-verify Participation to Support OPT Holders
• H1B Visa Support