Staff Mechanical Hardware Test & Validation Engineer

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with design, systems and reliability engineers to generate test plans and take responsibility for the end-to-end execution, analysis, and reporting to critical stakeholders
• Execute testing on low voltage electromechanical modules including performance verification, reliability, durability, and environmental while maintaining detailed documentation of procedures and results
• Set up and operate test equipment including DAQs and various sensors to collect and monitor test data across different test conditions
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors, contract manufacturers and test facilities.
• Analyze test results and prepare clear technical summaries documenting methodologies, observations, and conclusions
• Support the maintenance and calibration of test equipment while helping develop new test fixtures and setups
• Travel to visit test vendors up to 15% of the time
• What You Will Bring
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through academic, personal, or internship projects involving physical testing, including setup, instrumentation, data recording and teardowns.
• Understanding of data acquisition systems, sensors, test equipment, and experience with basic programming or scripting for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn new testing methods and technologies with excellent documentation and communication skills
• Self-starter mentality with proven ability to take initiative on projects
• The salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $215,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Perks & Benefits: • Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates • Rich fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny • Flexible time off • 401(k) match
• Why ALSO.
• We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
• We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
• Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.