Test Engineer - Mechanical Engineer

Position Title: Mechanical Test Engineer
Salary: $100,000-$115,000
Position Status: New Position
Location: Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Onsite
Additional Notes:
For over 40 years, our Ottawa-based client has been a trusted leader in engineering and manufacturing, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to clients across the globe. Serving both military and commercial sectors, the organization offers a full range of capabilities including design, testing and evaluation, prototyping, product development, and large-scale manufacturing. Located in Ottawa’s south end, this stable and highly respected organization is recognized for its technical excellence, innovation, and long-standing reputation in the industry.

As a Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring products and systems meet customer specifications, regulatory standards, and performance expectations through rigorous testing, analysis, and validation activities. Working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams, you will contribute to the successful development and continuous improvement of complex electro-mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, Testing & Development

• Design, develop, and refine machines, components, tools, fixtures, and equipment based on engineering analysis, testing outcomes, and performance requirements.
• Conduct research into the feasibility, operation, performance, and reliability of mechanical components and systems.
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans aligned with customer requirements, engineering standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Perform physical testing, simulations, and validation activities to assess product feasibility, safety, functionality, and overall performance.
• Analyze the dynamics, vibration, and structural performance of mechanical systems to support design integrity and optimization.
• Generate detailed technical reports documenting test procedures, findings, analysis, and recommendations for product improvements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to support product development and ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct root cause analysis on in-field failures and develop corrective actions and testing strategies to improve product reliability and performance.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of engineering activities, test plans, checklists, results, and technical records.
• Prepare status updates and present findings, progress, and recommendations to Program Managers and key stakeholders as required.
• Foster open communication and effective collaboration across internal teams to support project objectives and problem-solving initiatives.
• Liaise with customers and external stakeholders as required, ensuring all communications, requirements, and activities are appropriately documented.

Health, Safety & Other Duties

• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as organizational quality and environmental management systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Travel occasionally as required to support testing, project implementation, or client needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong and solutions-oriented engineering professional with a passion for testing, product validation, and continuous improvement in complex manufacturing environments. You bring deep expertise in electro-mechanical systems and hands-on experience in test fixture design, instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and failure analysis, with a proven ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions. Comfortable working in highly regulated military and commercial environments, you have experience testing to structural, environmental, and EMI/EMC standards and thrive in collaborative, project-based settings. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are confident interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, and leverage tools such as CAD software and finite element analysis to support product and process design. Backed by a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, you are driven by technical excellence and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.

What will make you stand out:

• Hands-on testing expertise: Proven experience designing and developing test fixtures, instrumentation systems, and calibration processes for complex electro-mechanical products.
• Advanced simulation capabilities: Strong experience with static and dynamic, linear and non-linear modeling, particularly using ANSYS for finite element analysis and validation.
• Military and commercial testing exposure: Experience testing products to military and commercial standards, including structural, environmental, and EMI/EMC requirements.
• Design-to-validation mindset: A strong background in both product and process design, with the ability to lead root cause investigations and recommend practical design improvements.
• Ability to quality for valid security clearance

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AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.