Mechanical Test Technician

Mechanical testing (tensile, compression, torsional) Instron / MTS test systems TestSuite / LabView software Structural and functional evaluation techniques Root cause analysis and troubleshooting Data acquisition and interpretation Good Documentation Practices (GDP) MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word) Operate commercial and proprietary mechanical testing equipment to perform structural and functional evaluations Conduct tensile, compression, and torsional testing to support engineering studies Communicate with clients to clarify test requirements and ensure accurate results and customer satisfaction Perform testing, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting using advanced analytical techniques Apply understanding of engineering concepts such as mechanisms, fixtures, and tooling to support test development Communicate findings clearly to engineers and team members through written and verbal methods Collaborate with team members to summarize and document test outcomes using GDP standards Support study planning, experimental execution, and data analysis Perform specialized testing including leak pressure, environmental conditioning, axial load frame testing, torsional testing, force‑to‑fire carts, laser extensometers, high‑speed video, and custom fixtures Assist lab lead with training new technicians on safe operation of mechanical test equipment Perform testing involving porcine animal tissue when required, following safety and regulatory guidelines Perform additional duties as assigned