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Mechanical Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsSterling Engineering · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-Time Mid_senior aiaterf
Posted
1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Mechanical Test Engineer (Automation Tooling & Test Systems)
Location: Austin, TX (100% onsite)
Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000/year base salary + 10% annual bonus
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
Travel: ≤5%
Overview
This role is not a traditional “test engineer” position. It is heavily focused on the mechanical design of tooling and test systems used within highly automated manufacturing environments, particularly SMT and electronics assembly lines.
The Mechanical Test Engineer will design and develop custom tooling and test fixtures integrated into automated test equipment, supporting validation of full products—not just PCB-level testing. This is a hands-on design role requiring strong experience with automation machinery and production test systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design mechanical tooling, fixtures, and assemblies used in automated test equipment and test stations
Develop test interfaces and “test boxes” for high-volume production environments
Support testing of full electromechanical products (not limited to PCB-level validation)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, manufacturing, and automation engineers
Work within highly automated SMT and electronics production lines
Translate product requirements into robust, manufacturable test solutions
Utilize SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings
Drive design improvements for reliability, repeatability, and throughput in automated testing systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Proven experience designing tooling or fixtures for automated test systems or production machinery
Strong background in automation environments (electronics or other high-volume manufacturing)
Experience designing for automated testing of full products (not just PCB-level testing)
Proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks
Understanding of manufacturing processes, automation integration, and production workflows
What This Role Is / Is Not
This is a design-focused role (not primarily execution or bench testing)
Approximately 60% focused on full-product test system/tooling design
Approximately 30% related to PCB-level test integration
Ideal for engineers who enjoy building custom solutions for automated manufacturing environments
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Location: Austin, TX (100% onsite)
Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000/year base salary + 10% annual bonus
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
Travel: ≤5%
Overview
This role is not a traditional “test engineer” position. It is heavily focused on the mechanical design of tooling and test systems used within highly automated manufacturing environments, particularly SMT and electronics assembly lines.
The Mechanical Test Engineer will design and develop custom tooling and test fixtures integrated into automated test equipment, supporting validation of full products—not just PCB-level testing. This is a hands-on design role requiring strong experience with automation machinery and production test systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design mechanical tooling, fixtures, and assemblies used in automated test equipment and test stations
Develop test interfaces and “test boxes” for high-volume production environments
Support testing of full electromechanical products (not limited to PCB-level validation)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, manufacturing, and automation engineers
Work within highly automated SMT and electronics production lines
Translate product requirements into robust, manufacturable test solutions
Utilize SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings
Drive design improvements for reliability, repeatability, and throughput in automated testing systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Proven experience designing tooling or fixtures for automated test systems or production machinery
Strong background in automation environments (electronics or other high-volume manufacturing)
Experience designing for automated testing of full products (not just PCB-level testing)
Proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks
Understanding of manufacturing processes, automation integration, and production workflows
What This Role Is / Is Not
This is a design-focused role (not primarily execution or bench testing)
Approximately 60% focused on full-product test system/tooling design
Approximately 30% related to PCB-level test integration
Ideal for engineers who enjoy building custom solutions for automated manufacturing environments
Show more Show less