Mechanical Test Technologist

Overview

The Mechanical Technologist, Environmental executes mechanical and environmental testing by preparing test setups, operating laboratory equipment, collecting accurate data, and maintaining test documentation. The role focuses on hands-on testing, equipment operation, and day-to-day project execution, ensuring tests are performed safely, accurately, and in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality system requirements.

• Plan and conduct mechanical & environmental tests including vibration (sine, random and shock response), mechanical shock, thermal testing & humidity, corrosive environment, blowing sand & dust, ingress protection, and fatigue/tensile testing.
• Perform test setup, fixturing, and instrumentation installation as per test plans.
• Operate shakers, environmental chambers, shock machines and other test equipment under approved procedures.
• Monitor tests during execution, record test data, observations and environmental conditions and identify abnormal conditions or safety concerns.
• Perform functional tests on customer equipment as per supplied SOP.
• Install, verify and operate sensors such as accelerometers, thermocouples and strain gauges.
• Set up and monitor data acquisition systems.
• Perform maintenance of tools and equipment and undertake and record equipment calibrations as per the calibration schedule.
• Troubleshooting and repair of test equipment.
• Proper use of all the measuring equipment in house, including thermocouples, micrometers, calipers, extensometers, LVDT’s, strain gauges, pressure transducers and accelerometers.
• Develop and complete test logs, checklists and test reports.
• Perform other related duties and staff functions as required by the company.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 1–5+ years of experience in mechanical testing, environmental testing, or industrial laboratory environments.
• Experienced in CAD Design
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, test plans, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of mechanical assemblies, fasteners, and fixturing.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality system preferred

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Safety-focused with good situational awareness.
• Organized and dependable with the ability to follow schedules and work independently.
• Comfortable working in hands-on, industrial environments.
• Regular lifting and positioning of test articles and fixturing.
• May require off-hours or extended testing support during long duration tests.

ESL Labs is a controlled goods program environment. Candidates must be eligible for Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Contracts Security Program (CSP) clearance.

About ESL Labs Inc. For over 30 years, ESL Labs Inc. has provided state-of-the-art environmental and EMI/EMC testing for the defense, marine, aerospace, and energy sectors. As a leading technical-industrial lab, we specialize in Military and Commercial Spec testing. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to enhancing global safety and performance through precision, expertise, and custom-engineered testing solutions.