Test Engineer

Genesis
10 is currently seeking a Test Engineer 1 for a 6+ month contract-to-hire position with a Global Medical Technology Company located in San Diego, CA. This position will work onsite.

Compensation: $40.00 – 44.00 per hour, W2

This role will support the R&D teams by driving the execution of test activities across all phases of product development. The successful candidate will conduct a wide range of tests, from feasibility to design verification, while operating various types of electromechanical test equipment. Responsibilities also include documenting test results, assisting in failure analysis, and contributing to lab management.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the execution of test activities across all phases of product development
• Collect and document test results using good documentation practices and assist in failure analysis to support root-cause investigations
• Conduct feasibility testing, developmental testing, characterization testing, material testing, and design verification testing while supporting all engineering requests from the R&D teams
• Operate various test equipment, including vernier scales, microscopes, tensile testing machines, multimeters, oscilloscopes, temperature probes, data acquisition systems, drop testing equipment, mechanical shock and vibration equipment, environmental chambers, hardness testers, and fatigue testing machines
• Support the development of test procedures, equipment/fixture builders, and any documentation that supports testing
• Support fixture or equipment development for product testing, including designing and testing equipment or fixtures, processes, and completing engineering studies and validations
• Assist in lab management, including equipment troubleshooting, safety protocol enforcement, documentation, lab organization, and audit preparation to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Write clear and compliant technical documentation—including test procedures, protocols, reports, process instructions, etc—especially when developing or improving test methods
• Be flexible with work hours and responsive to shifting priorities, including early mornings, late nights, or possible overtime when necessary to support testing schedules, project demands, or urgent operational tasks

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent, with 0–2 years of experience
• Experience designing fixtures, tools, or equipment using CAD software (Solid Works or OnShape preferred)
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or high-level programming language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C, VBA)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, DOE techniques (e.g., Gauge R&R, t-test, ANOVA), and data interpretation
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical test equipment and measurement systems, with strong troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with effective technical writing for protocols and reports
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Demonstrated initiative, fast learning, and curiosity to explore new tools and methods
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a dynamic testing environment
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across R&D teams and is flexible with work hours when needed
• Critical thinker who adapts quickly, solves problems independently, and thrives in a dynamic testing environment

Desired skills:

• CAD
  
  Experience:
  
  Ability to design fixtures or tools using CAD software (Solid Works or OnShape preferred)
• Understanding of statistical tools like ANOVA, t-tests, and Gauge R&R to support test method validation (TMV) and measurement system analysis (MSA)
• Experience with tools like LabVIEW, Test Stand, or custom Python scripts to automate repetitive test procedures

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis
10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

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10
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