Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, Materials Testing

SITE Staffing Inc.; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SITE Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Test Engineer to join the Materials Testing team.

In a laboratory environment, you’ll perform mechanical testing of metals—including tensile, impact, hardness, and load testing—while applying metallurgical knowledge to manufacturing, fabrication, or foundry contexts. You will provide customer and sales support, interpret test results, develop testing protocols and fixturing, and compile technical reports for clients.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is desired; related disciplines may be considered with relevant experience.
• Five years or more experience in an environment with exposure to mechanical testing.
• Experience with test method development and experimental planning.
• Familiarity with strain gauging, data acquisition, and testing instrumentation.
• Knowledge of material properties and standards (ASTM, ISO, NACE, PED, ASME IX, AWS, CWB, Military specs).
• NDE knowledge is a plus; certifications not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer and sales support related to mechanical testing, including pre-sale qualification, quoting, and interpretation of test results.
• Perform tensile, impact, hardness, and load testing on customer samples per applicable standards.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and test results for materials and customer applications.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing of castings, assemblies, or components as needed.
• Develop testing protocols and fixturing to meet unique load testing requirements.
• Organize and present test data and procedures in technical reports for customers.

Skills

Test method development

Strain gauging

Data acquisition

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience (preferred)

Windows/Office proficiency

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SITE Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Test Engineer to join the Materials Testing team.

In a laboratory environment, you’ll perform mechanical testing of metals—including tensile, impact, hardness, and load testing—while applying metallurgical knowledge to manufacturing, fabrication, or foundry contexts. You will provide customer and sales support, interpret test results, develop testing protocols and fixturing, and compile technical reports for clients.