Test Engineer I // Cupertino, CA (Onsite)

Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Testing Technician to support material characterization and reliability testing for battery product applications. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in mechanical testing, stress-strain analysis, and thin layer materials who enjoy working in a lab environment and collaborating with engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
Material Characterization & Mechanical Testing

• Execute comprehensive mechanical and reliability testing using specialized equipment
• Perform stress-strain and tensile testing on thin layer materials
• Design and implement mechanical test protocols for real-world use cases
• Identify and evaluate material properties impacting performance and reliability
• Generate detailed test reports documenting results and observations

• Collect, organize, and validate mechanical testing data
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and performance insights
• Document findings clearly for engineering and cross-functional teams

• Prepare test samples following established procedures and quality standards
• Maintain detailed documentation to ensure repeatability and accuracy

• Work closely with development and engineering teams to refine test approaches
• Communicate technical results and their impact on product performance
• Contribute to test planning and quality documentation
• Deliver accurate results with exceptional attention to detail

• Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in mechanical and reliability testing
• Hands-on experience with material characterization equipment (e.g., Instron, electropulse)
• Experience performing stress-strain and tensile testing
• Preferred experience testing thin layer / thin film materials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel between local testing sites as required