R&D Test Engineer

Ring Inc; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Benefits

Onsite at Menlo Park HQ

Job summary

Mainspring seeks an open-minded,R&D Test Engineer to design and execute tests on the Linear Generator, improving product capabilities in a fast-paced environment. You will lead subsystem and system-level validation tests for new releases, interfacing with electrical, mechanical, software, and controls teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in engineering or physics and 3+ years of test experience, with programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience designing and executing tests in industrial or academic environments.
• Proficiency in programming with Python, MATLAB, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on work and collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot, retrofit, and operate Linear Generator test units.
• Design and execute experiments to inform product design and steer R&D projects.
• Analyze data, generate reports, and communicate results to engineering teams.
• Manage test priorities daily to meet deadlines and maximize throughput.
• Develop and improve processes and infrastructure to support testing of next-generation products.

Skills

Python/Matlab/C++

Project management

Test design & execution

Education

Master’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Job Overview

Mainspring is seeking an open-minded, curious, and highly motivated R&D Test Engineer who likes to solve challenging cross-functional problems in both a research and production environment. In this role, you will design and execute tests on the Linear Generator, focusing on new electrical and software changes that improve product capabilities and performance.You will lead critical sub-system and system-level development and validation tests on new releases of our product and gain exposure to the entire system, including electrical and mechanical components, software, and controls. The breadth of this role is perfect for an engineer or researcher who wants to use their advanced experimental and analytical skills in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands on work and work directly with technicians to troubleshoot, retrofit, and operate our Linear Generator test units
• Collaborate with engineering teams to steer R&D projects by designing and executing experiments that inform product design
• Analyze data, generate reports and communicate results with engineering teams to facilitate learnings and design releases
• Manage test priorities on a daily basis to meet higher level deadlines with a focus on throughput and completing high value studies
• Develop & improve processes and infrastructure to support testing on our next generation products

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or equivalent with 3+ years of applicable experience
• Experience designing and executing tests in an industrial or academic environment, specifically involving instrumentation and data analysis
• Successful communicator, with a collaborative mindset, who will interface across a range of teams and personalities
• Proficiency in programming with Python/ MatLab/ C++ (at least one)
• Strong organizational and project management skills

$108,768 - $123,600 a year

This position is onsite at our Menlo Park HQ. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.