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Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer (Year-Long Hybrid Role)
Location: Hybrid, Bellevue, WA
System One is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Test Engineer for a year-long hybrid position in Bellevue, WA. The Mechanical Test Engineer will be responsible for reviewing test requirements, designing tests, executing them, and preparing detailed reports. This position will require collaboration with both internal and external customers to ensure testing is conducted to meet all requirements and is completed in a timely manner. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team of engineers and technicians.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting test requirements and defining test objectives.
- Author detailed test design documents, test procedures, test reports, and other supporting documents.
- Assist with data analysis and generate comprehensive test reports.
- Collaborate with Senior Test Engineers to support the coordination of testing activities, including setup and commissioning of experimental equipment.
- Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest engineering quality standards.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and enhancements related to testing activities.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- More than three (3) years of relevant experience in a testing or research and development environment preferred.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with post-processing and documenting experimental data.
- Experience with various types of testing, including R&D, Acceptance, Validation, and Qualification testing.
- Preferred experience in vibration, strain, and optical testing.
- Experience working with large, complex mechanical systems preferred.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in a research environment.
- Skilled in managing multiple objectives and resolving conflicts between project requirements.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Safety-conscious mindset and awareness in all engineering practices.
- Ability to work independently and solve complex research and development problems with minimal guidance.
- High degree of trustworthiness and integrity, with a strong commitment to open communication, respect, and teamwork.
Additional Information:
- This is a year-long hybrid contract position based in Bellevue, WA, for local candidates with a flexible work arrangement.
- The starting level and title will be determined based on the assessment of qualifications.
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