Mechanical Test Engineer

Mechanical Test Engineer

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Test Engineer opportunity.

• Assist in the drafting of test requirements
• Author the test design documents, test procedures, test report, and supporting documents
• 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 personnel as needed.
• Manage 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of Engineering
• Greater than three (3) years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment preferred.
• Experience with post‑processing and documenting experiments.
• Experience with multiple types of testing (R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification)
• Experience working with strain, vibration, linear motion, static loading, dynamic loading preferred.
• Working on large complex mechanical systems preferred.
• Practical understanding of mechanical testing concepts such as force/displacement application, structural deflection, dynamic loading, vibration/impact, and environmental exposure.
• Awareness of common dimensional/inspection tools and motion capture technologies (e.g., Faro trackers, CMMs), even if not directly operating them.
• Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Safety conscience.
• Ability to operate within a lightly structured environment where test development requires a mix of standards‑based guidance and first‑principles problem solving.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as LabVIEW, Solid Works, Jira/Confluence, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite is preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Strong communication skills desired.

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $37‑$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience).
• Location:
  
  Bellevue and/or Everett, 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.