Mechanical Validation Engineer
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Job Location:
Sun Valley, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Mechanical Validation Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale CA (Onsite)
Salary: $100K-$125K
Exp: 4-10 years
No H1 Transfers
Candidate with valid visa to travel to India for about a month time
What you will do:
Develop and execute detailed mechanical validation test plans for wearables covering different areas of lifecycle testing.
Define validation scope objectives and deliverables for each product phase (from prototype to production).
Set up and maintain test fixtures equipment and prototype devices for validation activities.
Work with design hardware and manufacturing teams to align on validation requirements and schedules.
Participate in design reviews provide feedback on mechanical robustness and suggest design improvements based on test results.
Collect analyze and interpret test data to identify failure modes and root causes.
Document and communicate test results issues and recommendations to stakeholders.
Maintain comprehensive validation documentation and dashboards (e.g. JIRA Confluence).
Drive resolution of mechanical issues by collaborating with engineering teams during validation phases.
Proactively unblock teams and adjust focus areas to ensure timely issue closure.
Contribute to process improvements in validation methodologies test automation and lab infrastructure.
Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in mechanical validation for wearables.
What You Will Bring:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical validation or testing preferably in consumer electronics or wearables.
Strong knowledge of mechanical test methods (drop shock vibration thermal humidity IP etc.).
Experience with test equipment data acquisition systems and failure analysis.
Familiarity with product development cycles (proto to PVT) and cross-functional project execution.
Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with risk management and process improvement.
