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Mechanical Test Engineer (Design)

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$115,000 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Assembly Line, Automation, Automation Engineering, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cross-Functional, DFT (Design for Test), Electricity, Electromechanics, Electronics, Electronics Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing, Equipment Validation, Integration Testing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Process Improvement, Product Support, Product Testing, Production Machining, Production Systems, Production Volume, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Testing, SolidWorks, Surface Mount Technology, Test Automation, Test Bench, Test Equipment, Test Fixtures, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Mechanical Test Engineer (Automation Tooling & Test Systems)
Location: Austin, TX (100% onsite)
Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000/year base salary + 10% annual bonus
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
Travel: ≤5%

Overview
This role is not a traditional “test engineer” position. It is heavily focused on the mechanical design of tooling and test systems used within highly automated manufacturing environments, particularly SMT and electronics assembly lines.

The Mechanical Test Engineer will design and develop custom tooling and test fixtures integrated into automated test equipment, supporting validation of full products—not just PCB-level testing. This is a hands-on design role requiring strong experience with automation machinery and production test systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design mechanical tooling, fixtures, and assemblies used in automated test equipment and test stations
  • Develop test interfaces and “test boxes” for high-volume production environments
  • Support testing of full electromechanical products (not limited to PCB-level validation)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, manufacturing, and automation engineers
  • Work within highly automated SMT and electronics production lines
  • Translate product requirements into robust, manufacturable test solutions
  • Utilize SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings
  • Drive design improvements for reliability, repeatability, and throughput in automated testing systems
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Proven experience designing tooling or fixtures for automated test systems or production machinery
  • Strong background in automation environments (electronics or other high-volume manufacturing)
  • Experience designing for automated testing of full products (not just PCB-level testing)
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, automation integration, and production workflows
What This Role Is / Is Not
  • This is a design-focused role (not primarily execution or bench testing)
  • Approximately 60% focused on full-product test system/tooling design
  • Approximately 30% related to PCB-level test integration
  • Ideal for engineers who enjoy building custom solutions for automated manufacturing environments 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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