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Test Engineer
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 75 - 78
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Posted:
22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Manufacturing Operations - Test Engineer
Location: Foster City CA
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: $78.37/hour
We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support materials characterization failure analysis and component-level testing for our Materials & Failure Analysis Lab. This role is highly hands-on and lab-focused requiring strong technical judgment attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable running an Instron designing custom fixtures and executing standardized ASTM/ISO test methods while also thinking critically when a test does not fit a textbook standard.
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Location: Foster City CA
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: $78.37/hour
We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support materials characterization failure analysis and component-level testing for our Materials & Failure Analysis Lab. This role is highly hands-on and lab-focused requiring strong technical judgment attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable running an Instron designing custom fixtures and executing standardized ASTM/ISO test methods while also thinking critically when a test does not fit a textbook standard.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Instron Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) for tensile compression shear bend peel fatigue and custom tests.
- Set up and execute ASTM and ISO standard tests (e.g. tensile lap shear peel fracture compression bend).
- Develop non-standard or custom test setups when existing standards are insufficient.
- Select appropriate load cells grips extensometers and fixturing for each test ensuring accurate execution data integrity and repeatability.
- Design custom mechanical test fixtures using CATIA (3D CAD) and create clear manufacturable designs for in-house or vendor fabrication.
- Using basic tools for cutting polishing torquing fabrication to prepare test specimens/articles for laboratory testing
- Operate optical microscopes to document fracture surfaces and tested components capturing high-quality images to support failure analysis.
- Record test conditions deviations and observations with high attention to detail and assist in correlating fracture features with test results.
- Analyze test data and synthesize findings into clear concise reports that effectively communicate results and recommendations to engineering teams.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs) test methods and detailed technical reports to ensure the accuracy and repeatability of all testing activities.
- Maintain lab organization safety and equipment readiness while supporting engineers across materials design manufacturing and quality teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering/Materials Engineering or equivalent
- 3-5 years of experience in mechanical testing laboratory or Vehicle Development role
- Hands-on experience operating Instron or equivalent UTM systems.
- Working knowledge of ASTM and ISO mechanical test standards.
- Proficiency in CAD (CATIA) for 3D modelling of mechanical fixtures.
- Experience setting up custom or non-standard mechanical tests.
- Experience using optical microscopes and cameras for fracture or component inspection.
- Strong attention to detail and disciplined lab documentation habits.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with polymers composites metals or adhesive bonds.
- Familiarity with DIC extensometer strain measurement or fatigue testing.
- Prior experience in automotive aerospace or advanced manufacturing
Required Experience:
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