Testing Technician

• Do you love hands-on engineering work that challenges your curiosity and mechanical instincts every single day?
• Are you energized by variety — from building test setups to breaking things (safely) to uncover real-world engineering insights?
• Ready to join a team where your technical skills actually influence high-stakes decisions in aerospace, energy, automotive, and beyond?

For 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.

Why This Role Matters

Our 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.

This isn’t a repetitive lab job - every day is something different!

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with engineers and technical experts to execute testing programs that involve:

• Setting up and performing mechanical, thermal, pressure, vibration, and environmental tests across diverse equipment and industries. 
• Installing and operating sensors, strain gauges, hydraulic circuits, pumps, controllers, and data acquisition systems. 
• Using hand and power tools as well as industrial equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts. 
• Supporting investigative work, documentation, and analysis as part of a collaborative technical team.
• Adapting to rapidly changing project demands — variety is the norm here.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’re more than technically capable — you have the mindset of a Stress engineer. Our top attributes include:

• Self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude (“the knack”). 
• Inquisitive, eager to learn, and willing to grow from hands-on experience.
• Takes ownership and sees work through to completion. 
• Detail-oriented and schedule-responsive, able to juggle multiple tasks. 
• Calm in chaotic environments and safety-minded in every action. 
• Strong communicator with the ability to work well with engineers and clients.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (relevant technical education considered). 
• 3+ years in an industrial maintenance or lab environment (or equivalent training). 
• Mechanical and/or electronic aptitude, including basic troubleshooting ability. 
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures. 
• Ability to work overtime, including occasional nights/weekends, as needed. 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly; must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. 

What Makes Stress Engineering Different

We live our core values:

We Over Me — We are 1Stress
We collaborate intentionally and celebrate shared wins. 

Unyielding Pursuit of Excellence
Right stuff. On time. Every time.

Own It — Our Stress
We take responsibility and deliver results without compromise. 

You’ll also love:

• Constantly changing, meaningful technical challenges
• Access to world-class testing infrastructure
• A culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and doing things no one else has done
• The satisfaction of seeing your work directly influence real-world engineering decisions
• And yes… we actually pay you to break things (safely).

Ready to Join the Team That Engineers Trust Most?

Apply now and help us resolve critical engineering uncertainty with confidence, precision, and purpose.