Sr. Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:Define mechanical verification and validation methodologies for each of the different systems by working with researchers, architects and product design teamsPerform core function for verification of thermal, vibration, mechanical stress testing, etcDefine and track detailed test plans for the different modules and top-level systemsDefine, architect, design and drive implementation of scalable test infrastructure and custom mechanical test fixturesKeep track of coverage metrics and bugs encountered and resolutionsOwn execution, interpretation and reporting of mechanical system-level verification and validation workDrive FMEA, failure analysis, tolerance analysis, gauge R&R, and the GD&T activities supporting product scalability in close collaboration with process, manufacturing and REL teamsSupport system bring-up and debug activitiesPerform analysis on large datasets to summarize results and clearly communicate test plans resultsManage external vendors for test fixture development, execution and data collection and review vendor test reports and ensure compliance with requirements.Design, build, and qualify electro-mechanical test fixtures and rigs — motorized/actuated stages, load and displacement fixtures, automated cycling and don/doff testers, vibration and drop setupsImplement machine I/O and control: sensor and actuator wiring, motion control (steppers/servos), microcontrollers/PLCs, and digital/analog I/O interfaces between test hardware and host softwareApply statistical rigor: DOE, sample size and confidence justification, Weibull/reliability analysis, GR&R, SPCEvaluate, specify, and justify capital test equipment; manage vendor technical evaluations, quotes, acceptance testing, and commissioningProvide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and technicians, and raise the team's overall test-methodology barRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, and/or equivalent practical experience8+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering with a demonstrated track record in mechanical validation, verification, or reliability testDemonstrated experience authoring and executing mechanical validation and reliability test plans (e.g., drop, vibration, fatigue/life cycling, environmental, HALT/HASS/ALT) with defined acceptance criteriaHands-on experience designing and building test fixtures and instrumented rigs, including sensor selection, mounting, calibration, and measurement-uncertainty assessmentProficiency with Python for test automation, instrument control, and data analysis (e.g., NumPy/pandas or equivalent)Experience with I/O and data acquisition: analog/digital I/O, DAQ hardware, serial interfaces (SPI/I2C/UART/USB/Ethernet), sensor signal conditioning, and motion controlExperience interpreting mechanical drawings and applying GD&T, and using metrology and inspection equipment (CMM, optical/vision measurement, 3D scanning)Experience applying statistical methods to test design and interpretation (DOE, sample size justification, Weibull, SPC)