Mechanical Test Engineer - Houston, TX

Mechanical Test Engineer Houston, TX

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical test fixtures and assemblies to support verification and validation of medical devices.
• Work closely with technicians on prototype builds, fixture setup, and test execution.
• Utilize CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) to create mechanical designs, layouts, and detailed drawings.
• Interpret and contribute to ECOs and ECRs (Engineering Change Orders / Requests), ensuring changes are properly documented and implemented.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering principles, including tolerance analysis, material selection, and consideration of critical dimensions for manufacturability and repeatability.
• Integrate instrumentation, sensors, and robotics, considering airflow paths, signal integrity, and system layout.
• Perform bench-level testing using tools such as digital multimeters, calipers, and other measurement equipment.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines (electrical, software, systems) to ensure robust and testable designs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design or test engineering, ideally in a medical device or regulated industry environment.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for fixture and assembly design.
• Familiarity with ECO/ECR processes and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Experience with robotics, instrumentation, and hands-on bench testing.
• Strong grasp of tolerancing, GD&T, and mechanical design best practices.
• Ability to consider and optimize airflow, instrumentation routing, and mechanical integration in complex systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think beyond the specs.
• Strong communication skills-capable of articulating technical decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.