Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Description

Join our Test Engineering team as a Mechanical Test Engineer on a contract-to-hire basis. You will work closely with mechanical and structural design teams and test staff to conduct various mechanical tests including static loads, water ingress, vibration, and shock. Collaborate with internal teams and external labs to ensure tests meet relevant specifications and engineering needs while planning multiple tests simultaneously.

Responsibilities

* Execute test plans for component, subsystem, and system-level testing.
* Assist in the design and development of test fixtures.
* Supervise testing at external labs, ensuring detailed documentation and diligent inspections.
* Manage scheduling for multiple test labs, accommodating a dynamic production schedule to achieve optimal test coverage.
* Prepare and deliver detailed test reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for design enhancements or corrective actions.
* Travel up to 20% to external labs for mechanical testing.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
* Functional understanding of common sensors used in mechanical testing.
* Experience using data acquisition hardware and software for test setup and data analysis.
* Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for programming, controlling test equipment, and data processing.
* Proven experience in converting data into meaningful conclusions and communicating them to a wide audience.
* Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and proactively gathering stakeholder input.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

* Interest in a hands-on role setting up new R&D test capabilities and data collection in a lab environment.

Work Environment

The position is on-site in Berkeley, offering an opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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