Test Engineer

LanceSoft Inc

Foster City, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$75–$78 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

3D Modeling, Aerospace and Defense, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CATIA CAD, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Failure Analysis, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Materials Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Microscopic Analysis, Polishing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Sample/Specimen Processing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Technical Support, Test Data, Test Design, Test Fixtures, Test Lab, Testing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Foster City, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Details: Title: Materials Engineering Mechanical Test Engineer Location: Foster City, CA 94404 Duration: 6+ Months Pay: $75 - $78 per hour Travel within the Bay Area will be required Description: We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support materials characterization, failure analysis, and component-level testing for our Materials & Failure Analysis Lab. This role is highly hands-on and lab-focused, requiring strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable running an Instron, designing custom fixtures, and executing standardized ASTM/ISO test methods, while also thinking critically when a test does not fit a textbook standard. Responsibilities: Operate Instron Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) for tensile, compression, shear, bend, peel, fatigue, and custom tests. Set up and execute ASTM and ISO standard tests (e.g., tensile, lap shear, peel, fracture, compression, bend). Develop non-standard or custom test setups when existing standards are insufficient. Select appropriate load cells, grips, extensometers, and fixturing for each test, ensuring accurate execution, data integrity, and repeatability. Design custom mechanical test fixtures using CATIA (3D CAD) and create clear, manufacturable designs for in-house or vendor fabrication. Using basic tools for cutting, polishing, torqueing, fabrication to prepare test specimens/articles for laboratory testing Operate optical microscopes to document fracture surfaces and tested components, capturing high-quality images to support failure analysis. Record test conditions, deviations, and observations with high attention to detail, and assist in correlating fracture features with test results. Analyze test data and synthesize findings into clear, concise reports that effectively communicate results and recommendations to engineering teams. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and detailed technical reports, to ensure the accuracy and repeatability of all testing activities. Maintain lab organization, safety, and equipment readiness while supporting engineers across materials, design, manufacturing, and quality teams. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Engineering or equivalent 3-5 years of experience in mechanical testing, laboratory, or Vehicle Development role Hands-on experience operating Instron or equivalent UTM systems. Working knowledge of ASTM and ISO mechanical test standards. Proficiency in CAD (CATIA) for 3D modeling of mechanical fixtures. Experience setting up custom or non-standard mechanical tests. Experience using optical microscopes and cameras for fracture or component inspection. Strong attention to detail and disciplined lab documentation habits. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment. Bonus Qualifications: Experience with polymers, composites, metals, or adhesive bonds. Familiarity with DIC extensometry, strain measurement, or fatigue testing. Prior experience in automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing labs.

About the Company

LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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