{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9c835fdd6b2da9155ceaebf8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c835fdd6b2da9155ceaebf8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9c835fdd6b2da9155ceaebf8","title":"Technician - Testing","description":"Testing Technician\nDo you love hands-on engineering work that challenges your curiosity and mechanical instincts every single day?\nAre you energized by variety — from building test setups to breaking things (safely) to uncover real-world engineering insights?\nReady to join a team where your technical skills actually influence high-stakes decisions in aerospace, energy, automotive, and beyond?\nFor over 50 years, Stress Engineering Services has been the trusted authority when the stakes are highest — delivering independent, rigorous, and defensible engineering that empowers clients to move forward with confidence. If you’re driven by hands-on technical work, real-world problem-solving, and the thrill of pushing engineering limits, you might be the next Testing Technician to join our team.\nWhy This Role Matters\nOur world-class testing and validation work spans aerospace, renewable energy, oil & gas, automotive, and more. As a Testing Technician, you’ll help transform complex questions into definitive answers. You’ll build tests, break things (on purpose), uncover insights, and help deliver the proof that drives high-consequence decisions.\nThis isn’t a repetitive lab job - every day is something different!\nWhat You’ll Do\nYou’ll work closely with engineers and technical experts to execute testing programs that involve:\nSetting up and performing mechanical, thermal, pressure, vibration, and environmental tests across diverse equipment and industries.\nInstalling and operating sensors, strain gauges, hydraulic circuits, pumps, controllers, and data acquisition systems.\nUsing hand and power tools as well as industrial equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts.\nSupporting investigative work, documentation, and analysis as part of a collaborative technical team.\nAdapting to rapidly changing project demands — variety is the norm here.\nWhat Makes You a Great Fit\nYou’re more than technically capable — you have the mindset of a Stress engineer. Our top attributes include:\nSelf-starter with strong mechanical aptitude (“the knack”).\nInquisitive, eager to learn, and willing to grow from hands-on experience.\nTakes ownership and sees work through to completion.\nDetail-oriented and schedule-responsive, able to juggle multiple tasks.\nCalm in chaotic environments and safety-minded in every action.\nStrong communicator with the ability to work well with engineers and clients.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent (relevant technical education considered).\n3+ years in an industrial maintenance or lab environment (or equivalent training).\nMechanical and/or electronic aptitude, including basic troubleshooting ability.\nStrong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.\nAbility to work overtime, including occasional nights/weekends, as needed.\nAbility to lift 50 lbs regularly; must have a valid driver’s license.\nMust be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.\nWhat Makes Stress Engineering Different\nWe live our core values:\nWe Over Me — We are 1Stress\nWe collaborate intentionally and celebrate shared wins.\nUnyielding Pursuit of Excellence\nRight stuff. 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Every time.\nOwn It — Our Stress\nWe take responsibility and deliver results without compromise.\nYou’ll also love:\nConstantly changing, meaningful technical challenges\nAccess to world-class testing infrastructure\nA culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and doing things no one else has done\nThe satisfaction of seeing your work directly influence real-world engineering decisions\nAnd yes… we actually pay you to break things (safely).\nReady to Join the Team That Engineers Trust Most?\nApply now and help us resolve critical engineering uncertainty with confidence, precision, and purpose.","company":"Stress Engineering Services","rawCompany":"stress engineering services","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T14:38:39.758Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technician - Testing","description":"Testing Technician\nDo you love hands-on engineering work that challenges your curiosity and mechanical instincts every single day?\nAre you energized by variety — from building test setups to breaking things (safely) to uncover real-world engineering insights?\nReady to join a team where your technical skills actually influence high-stakes decisions in aerospace, energy, automotive, and beyond?\nFor over 50 years, Stress Engineering Services has been the trusted authority when the stakes are highest — delivering independent, rigorous, and defensible engineering that empowers clients to move forward with confidence. 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