About Testrium: Testrium is an A2LA-accredited, leading-edge testing and validation laboratory serving the automotive, aerospace, defense, and electronics industries across North America. We provide a one-stop laboratory environment for dynamic, environmental, and materials testing, featuring unique capabilities in custom test automation and specialized fixture manufacturing.
The Role: We are seeking a high-energy Junior Mechanical Designer to join our collaborative testing team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design engineering and hands-on laboratory testing, taking ownership of custom fixture designs while directly running advanced testing programs for Tier-1 engineering clients.
What You Will Do:
- Design & Innovate: Create 3D CAD models and production drawings for high-performance vibration fixtures, holding fixtures, and custom durability testers.
- Manage Projects: Take charge of testing program timelines from intake to delivery. Coordinate fixture fabrication schedules and act as the primary point of contact for client status updates.
- Execute Physical Testing: Set up and run dynamic vibration shakers, mechanical shock systems, and environmental chambers. Configure multi-channel data acquisition (DAQ) setups with accelerometers and thermocouples.
- Maintain Quality Systems: Maintain equipment in good working order, calibrating test equipment, follow ISO 17025 quality standard requirement.
- Analyze & Report: Interpret complex test data and author comprehensive engineering validation reports for our clients.
What You Bring:
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
- Strong foundational skill in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and drawing interpretation.
- Familiarity or keen interest in mechanical testing systems, data logging, and signal analysis.
- Outstanding communication skills, comfortable presenting timelines and technical information to clients.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset suited for a fast-paced laboratory setting.
Bonus assets:
- Knowledge of pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems
- Technical knowledge and experience in machine shop equipment
- Mechanical/ Product testing experience
Cover Letter is mandatory.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
