Mechanical Test Engineer (Co-op)

Job summary

You will develop and automate test systems for precision motion control products while diagnosing issues with production and prototype devices. Additionally, you will design test jigs, analyze performance data, and collaborate with the engineering team to improve measurement capabilities.

Job details

As a Mechanical Test Engineer at Zaber, you will develop innovative test systems for analyzing the performance of our precision motion control products. This is a good opportunity to learn mechanical design, instrumentation, and programming in the context of helping to build and sell better products. As a collaborative member of our team, you will perform tests on a variety of electromechanical devices, which involve setting up and running test equipment, writing automated test scripts, and analyzing results. You’ll gain experience working with a wide range of equipment, by running everything from nanometer scale accuracy on our laser interferometer to half-ton thrust in our warehouse space. You will work on projects that will help to expand our measurement capabilities as we push into industrial markets and build more complex multi-axis systems. While prototyping components for these projects, you'll have full access to our well-equipped machine shop, which includes a waterjet, laser cutter, lathes, mills (both manual and CNC), and numerous other tools. Zaber Technologies is a fast growing employee-owned motion control company that prides itself on promoting the growth of its employees. Internally, Zaber fosters a safe and respectful work environment and recognizes that the company’s growth has been achieved by empowering employees to make decisions, and providing flexibility to allow them to work in the way that they find most productive. As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will: Gain a fundamental understanding of motion control systems through the process of diagnosing problems with production and prototype devices. Investigate sources of error in test systems and implement strategies to mitigate or eliminate them. Design, improve, and manufacture new test jigs when necessary. Write Python scripts to automate our tests and use data analysis tools to convey important conclusions. Create test plans, run tests, analyze results, write reports, and collaborate with designers/developers to ensure the desired information is captured. What we're looking for: Keen interest for digging deep into problems and optimizing processes. Hands-on experience or mechanical aptitude, preferably with precision systems; be sure to tell us about any past work with mechanical systems. Experience with Python, object oriented programming, and data analysis. A degree in mechanical, mechatronics engineering, or similar. Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program. Mechanical Test Engineer Wage: Wage: $24 - $28/hour depending on experience. Closing Date: October 3, 2026. Start Date: January 2026. Length of position: 8 months preferred, 4 or 12 months optional. Team: Test Engineering Team To learn more about our company culture and previous co-op experiences, visit our careers page.

What you’ll do

You will develop and automate test systems for precision motion control products while diagnosing issues with production and prototype devices. Additionally, you will design test jigs, analyze performance data, and collaborate with the engineering team to improve measurement capabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a mechanical, mechatronics, or similar engineering degree program. You should possess strong mechanical aptitude and experience with Python programming and data analysis.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical design
• Instrumentation
• Python
• Object oriented programming
• Data analysis
• Electromechanical systems
• Test automation
• Prototyping
• Machine shop tools
• CNC milling
• Laser interferometry
• Motion control
• Technical reporting
• Problem solving
• Data Analysis
• Innovation
• Warehousing
• Python (Programming Language)
• Test Automation
• Test Planning
• Report Writing
• Lasers
• Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Mechanical Systems
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Test Equipment
• Machining
• Data Analysis Tools
• Electromechanical Devices
• Mills
• Lathes
• Test Engineering
• Motion Control Systems
• Laser Cutting

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical Test Engineer
• Mechanical Testing Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers