Test Engineer -Â R&D (Contract to Hire)
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Job Description
Location: San Diego CA
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension
Travel Required: Yes (Drop off or pick up product from Vendors)
- Be flexible with work hours and responsive to shifting priorities including early mornings late nights or possible overtime when necessary to support testing schedules project demands or urgent operational tasks.
- Drive the execution of test activities across all phases of product development.
- Collect and document test results using good documentation practices and assist in failure analysis to support root-cause investigations.
- Conduct feasibility testing developmental testing characterization testing material testing and design verification testing while supporting all engineering requests from the R&D teams.
- Operate various test equipment including vernier scales microscopes tensile testing machines multimeters oscilloscopes temperature probes data acquisition systems drop testing equipment mechanical shock and vibration equipment environmental chambers hardness testers and fatigue testing machines.
- Support the development of test procedures equipment/fixture builders and any documentation that supports testing.
- Support fixture or equipment development for product testing including designing and testing equipment or fixtures processes and completing engineering studies and validations.
- Assist in lab management including equipment troubleshooting safety protocol enforcement documentation lab organization and audit preparation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Write clear and compliant technical documentation-including test procedures protocols reports process instructions etc-especially when developing or improving test methods.
- BS or MS in Mechanical Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent with 0 2 years of experience.
- Experience designing fixtures tools or equipment using CAD software (SolidWorks or OnShape preferred).
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or high-level programming language (e.g. Python MATLAB C VBA).
- Familiarity with statistical analysis DOE techniques (e.g. Gauge R&R t-test ANOVA) and data interpretation.
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical test equipment and measurement systems with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with effective technical writing for protocols and reports.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management and prioritization abilities.
- Demonstrated initiative fast learning and curiosity to explore new tools and methods.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a dynamic testing environment.
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across R&D teams and is flexible with work hours when needed.
- Critical thinker who adapts quickly solves problems independently and thrives in a dynamic testing environment.
- Hands-on Testing: Ability to execute feasibility development characterization and design verification testing.
- Must have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to independently troubleshoot issues evaluate options and develop effective solutions in a dynamic testing environment.
- Must be capable of writing clear and compliant test procedures protocols reports and equipment builder documentation to support method development and validation.
- CAD Experience: Ability to design fixtures or tools using CAD software (SolidWorks or OnShape preferred)
- Understanding of statistical tools like ANOVA t-tests and Gauge R&R to support test method validation (TMV) and measurement system analysis (MSA)
- Experience with tools like LabVIEW TestStand or custom Python scripts to automate repetitive test procedures.
About us: DivIHN the IT Asset Performance Services organization provides Professional Consulting Custom Projects and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization Specialization and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.
Employment Type
Full-time
