Mechanical Testing Engineer

Novineer develops AI-powered engineering software for additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, and toolpath-aware simulation. We validate our software by testing real printed parts and comparing measured behavior with simulation predictions.

We are seeking a hands‑on engineer to plan, instrument, run, and analyze mechanical tests on polymer and composite additively manufactured parts. This role will support tensile, compression, shear, bending, and application‑specific test setups using strain gauges, extensometers, digital image correlation (DIC), and load‑frame data.

• Plan and run ASTM‑style mechanical tests: tensile, compression, shear, bending, and part‑level validation.
• Prepare specimens; bond strain gauges; manage wiring; configure bridge circuits; perform shunt calibration.
• Set up extensometers and DIC systems; compare full‑field, local, and extensometer strain measurements.
• Operate MTS or equivalent load frames and DAQ systems while ensuring alignment, calibration, and repeatability.
• Analyze load, displacement, strain, stiffness, modulus, Poisson’s ratio, failure load, failure strain, and failure mode/location.
• Compare experimental results with simulation predictions and diagnose sources of mismatch.
• Write clear procedures, calibration records, test reports, data summaries, and engineering recommendations.

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical testing and experimental data analysis.
• Experience with at least three of: strain gauges, extensometers, DIC, load frames, DAQ, MTS/Test Suite, or LabVIEW.
• Strong understanding of stress/strain, modulus, Poisson’s ratio, shear, anisotropy, and failure analysis.
• Ability to process test data in Excel, Python, or similar tools.
• Careful attention to calibration, gauge bonding, wiring, alignment, uncertainty, repeatability, and documentation.

• ASTM D638, D695, D7078, or similar mechanical testing standards.
• 3D‑printed polymers, composites, continuous‑fiber materials, or anisotropic materials.
• DIC software such as Ncorr, VIC‑2D, GOM Correlate, or equivalent.
• Strain‑gauge troubleshooting, FEA validation, or material‑model calibration.

Send your resume and a brief note describing your experience with mechanical testing, strain measurement, DIC, extensometers, or experimental validation to