Senior Engineering Test Technician

Senior Metal Bellows; South Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Metal Bellows in Sharon, MA seeks a detail-oriented technician to serve as the final checkpoint for designs before customer delivery. You will test, validate, and ensure performance of precision bellows and assemblies in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong reading of drawings, and the ability to manage multiple tests while maintaining data integrity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/prints.
• Comfortable following written work instructions and procedures.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with rigorous note-taking and data collection.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including hoses, valves, and regulators.
• Comfortable working with high-pressure systems (6,000+ PSI).
• Ability to install, read, and interpret pressure and temperature gauges.
• Ability to assemble basic electrical wiring for sensors and valves used in tests.
• A high school diploma, GED, or technical school associates degree.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• 5-10 years in a hands-on technician role.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run qualification tests on precision bellows, assemblies, and finished parts.
• Read and understand technical drawings, qualification test plans, and customer specifications.
• Work with engineers to develop test setups capable of meeting test requirements.
• Support multiple test plans simultaneously with multiple active tests per plan.
• Use mechanical tools and test equipment to run qualification tests.
• Identify and work to correct test issues.
• Keep quality, safety, and data integrity at the forefront of everything.
• Use basic computer systems for data entry and job tracking.
• Maintain and grow the capabilities of the engineering test lab.
• Support your team - train others, share knowledge, and raise the bar.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Data collection

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

High pressure systems

Pressure gauges

Electrical wiring

Education

High school diploma/GED/technical school associate

Job description

Company Description

For more than 70 years, Senior Metal Bellows has been pushing the limits of innovation-designing and building custom-engineered metal bellows for industries that demand the best: aerospace, defense, energy, and beyond.

Build more than products-build solutions. Join a team that thrives on innovation, strategic thinking, and turning tough challenges into real results.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

You’ll be the final checkpoint before our designs get to our customers - testing, validating, and making sure everything performs to perfection.

• Set up and run qualification tests on precision bellows, assemblies, and finished parts
• Read and understand technical drawings, qualification test plans, and customer specifications
• Work with engineers to develop test setups capable of meeting test requirements
• Support multiple test plans simultaneously with multiple active tests per plan
• Use mechanical tools and test equipment to run qualification tests
• Identify and work to correct test issues
• Keep quality, safety, and data integrity at the forefront of everything
• Use basic computer systems for data entry and job tracking
• Maintain and grow the capabilities of the engineering test lab
• Support your team - train others, share knowledge, and raise the bar

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/prints
• Comfortable following written work instructions and procedures
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Skills in rigorous note‑taking and data collection
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including hoses, valves, and regulators
• Comfortable working with high- pressure systems (6,000+ PSI)
• Ability to accurately install, read, and interpret pressure and temperature gauges
• Ability to assemble basic electrical wiring of the sensors and valves necessary to run tests
• A high school diploma, GED, or technical school associates degree
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• 5-10 years experience in a hands‑on technician role

Additional Information

Hiring Range:

$76,000-96,000 annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, relevant qualifications, and internal equity.

Why Work Here?

• Foster collaboration and innovation
• We offer competitive compensation along with a well‑rounded benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and work‑life balance
• Work hard-but take pride in doing things the right way

You’ll love our convenient location just off Route 95 in Sharon, MA, our welcoming team, and our long‑standing reputation for quality and innovation.

Apply now and take the first step toward a career you can be proud of.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Trade Compliance Statement: Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data. To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.