Test Engineer I

Test Engineer I
Location: Cupertino, CA
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Client: Global Leading Technology Company
Pay range: $37/hr. to $41/hr on W2
 
Position Details

• Duration: 6-month contract
• Travel: Required between different client locations (all locations are within Santa Clara Valley)
• Focus: Material characterization for battery product applications

 
About the role:
Join Client's Quality Engineering team to ensure our products exceed customer expectations. We're looking for a mechanical testing technician passionate about materials characterization who will ensure Client's battery products perform exceptionally. You'll combine hands-on mechanical testing with rigorous data collection to validate material properties and measure real-world performance of thin layer materials. You'll understand not just what materials do, but how they perform under various mechanical and reliability conditions.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Material Characterization & Hands-On Testing
• Execute comprehensive material characterization tests using specialized mechanical testing equipment
• Perform systematic stress-strain property extraction from thin layer materials used in battery products
• Design and implement test protocols for mechanical test scenarios.
• Identify and classify material properties that reveal performance characteristics and areas for improvement
• Generate detailed test reports to capture overall material performance and reliability metrics

 
Data Collection & Analysis

• Design, execute, and manage mechanical testing protocols that capture material behavior under real-world conditions
• Collect, organize, and validate datasets
• Analyze collected mechanical test data to surface patterns, anomalies, and performance insights
• Create detailed documentation and reports that translate technical findings

 
Sample Preparation & Testing Operations

• Sample Management
• Prepare test samples according to established protocols and quality standards
• Document sample preparation methodologies for reproducibility and team knowledge-sharing

 
Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate with development teams to refine testing approaches and material specifications
• Communicate findings clearly—both technical results and their implications for product performance
• Contribute to test plan design and documentation that ensure product quality standards
• Deliver accurate and timely results with exceptional attention to detail

 
Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

 
Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of proven experience with mechanical testing and reliability testing
• Hands-on experience with material characterization equipment and stress-strain testing (Instron tensile, electropulse, … )
• Preferably experienced with thin layer materials testing
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel between Client locations (Santa Clara Valley) as required.

 
Helpful/Useful Experience

• Familiarity with mechanical testing standards and protocols
• Experience with data analysis and statistical interpretation

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