Protingent ยท 1 week ago
Mechanical Test Technician
Bellevue, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$28/hr - $52/hr
4+ years expProtingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation. They are seeking a Mechanical Test Technician to execute hands-on mechanical testing, support engineering infrastructure, and collaborate with internal teams to translate requirements into actionable test specifications.
Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Execute hands on mechanical testing campaigns in accordance with procedures
Conduct all work in per safety and quality guidelines
Support the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting and repair of engineering infrastructure and test equipment
Help with maintaining laboratory spaces, lab clean up and organization
Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment
Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications, including design input, instrumentation strategy, and success criteria
Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation including force, displacement, strain, and temperature sensors (e.g., load cells, LVDTs, encoders, RTDs, etc.)
Coordinate cross-functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning, leveraging technicians, designers, and facility personnel as needed
Manage and execute test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting, including test setup, system validation, and post-test analysis
Support safe execution of testing activities, which may include working at elevated heights (typically under 60 ft)
Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment
Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED is required
Four years of experience in test operations (nuclear, aerospace, military)
School or military service may substitute for industrial plant experience
Math - basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion
Knowledge of operation of pumps, electric motors, and motor controls, piping devices, hydraulic control systems, and other mechanical equipment
Personal computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets) and other software utilized by the company including Control System Interfaces
Strong Interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy
Understanding of electrical, radiological and chemical hazards and safety
Ability to perform and record results of laboratory tests accurately and by required deadlines. Where necessary, able to generate corrective action reports for system issues
Read and understand engineered drawings
Read meters and gauges correctly
Support safe execution of testing activities, which may include working at elevated heights (typically under 60 ft)
Execute hands on mechanical testing campaigns in accordance with procedures
Conduct all work in per safety and quality guidelines
Support the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting and repair of engineering infrastructure and test equipment
Help with maintaining laboratory spaces, lab clean up and organization
Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment
Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications, including design input, instrumentation strategy, and success criteria
Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation including force, displacement, strain, and temperature sensors (e.g., load cells, LVDTs, encoders, RTDs, etc.)
Coordinate cross-functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning, leveraging technicians, designers, and facility personnel as needed
Manage and execute test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting, including test setup, system validation, and post-test analysis
Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment
Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Preferred
2 or 4-year technical degree is desired
LabView experience is a plus
Strong communication skills desired
Benefits
Insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
Education/certification reimbursement
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Administered 401k plan
Company
Protingent
Protingent delivers the top-tier technical and IT professionals you need to power your business forward.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase