Mechanical Test Technician

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Position

Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Test Technician opportunity.

• Execute hands on mechanical testing campaigns in accordance with procedures.
• Conduct all work in per safety and quality guidelines.
• Support the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, troubleshooting and repair of engineering infrastructure and test equipment.
• Help with maintaining laboratory spaces, lab clean up and organization.
• Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications, including design input, instrumentation strategy, and success criteria.
• Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation including force, displacement, strain, and temperature sensors (e.g., load cells, LVDTs, encoders, RTDs, etc.).
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning, leveraging technicians, designers, and facility personnel as needed.
• Manage and execute test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting, including test setup, system validation, and post-test analysis.
• Support safe execution of testing activities, which may include working at elevated heights (typically under 60 ft).
• Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 or 4-year technical degree is desired
• Four years of experience in test operations (nuclear, aerospace, military
• School or military service may substitute for industrial plant experience.
• Math - basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
• Knowledge of operation of pumps, electric motors, and motor controls, piping devices, hydraulic control systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Personal computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets) and other software utilized by the company including Control System Interfaces.
• Strong Interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.
• Understanding of electrical, radiological and chemical hazards and safety.
• Ability to perform and record results of laboratory tests accurately and by required deadlines. Where necessary, able to generate corrective action reports for system issues.
• Read and understand engineered drawings.
• Read meters and gauges correctly.
• Lab View experience is a plus.
• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $28-$52/hr (
  * Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*).
• Location:
  
  Bellevue, WA.
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.