Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer IV Location:

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Duration:

12+ months of contract and possibility of extension

Shift:

Standard (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / 9-hour days, every other Friday off) Job Description We are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer with strong analytical skills and experience in regulated industries. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, though electrical candidates with strong mechanical testing experience may also be considered. Duties Works within the Test & Reliability team and/or R D project teams supporting molecular medical device development. Performs testing and evaluation of electromechanical medical devices to determine product limits and performance improvements. Executes engineering activities related to test and reliability engineering across product lifecycle stages. Performs root cause analysis on failures identified during testing activities. Participates in and conducts engineering design reviews, investigations, and technical assessments. Develops and executes environmental, reliability, and system-level testing including: Temperature, humidity, and altitude testing Shock and vibration testing Reliability and lifecycle testing Shipping simulation testing Dust and water ingress testing Electrical, EMC, and EMI testing Designs and develop test fixtures to support electromechanical system validation. Creates, maintains, and executes test protocols and test plans using Helix ALM. Supports both Design Verification Testing (DVT) and Design Validation Testing (DVP). Works collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams and provides technical input under moderate supervision. Ensures all work comply with company Quality System, SOPs, and WIDs. Performs additional engineering tasks as assigned. Skills Strong experience in test and reliability engineering for electromechanical systems. Expertise in environmental and system-level product testing methodologies. Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and failure investigation. Knowledge of EMC/EMI, shock, vibration, and environmental stress testing. Ability to design test fixtures and support hardware validation activities. Proficiency in developing test plans, protocols, and documentation (Helix ALM preferred). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills. Excellent communication and ability to work in cross-functional teams. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to team goals. Education Bachelor''s degree in Engineering or equivalent required. 10+ years of experience in engineering or testing field preferred.