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Day-to-Day Responsibilities

+ Maintain R&D manufacturing equipment, coordinating preventative maintenance and calibrations.

+ Design and iterate equipment components for existing and novel sensor manufacturing equipment.

+ Design and iterate sensor testing components for functional test equipment.

+ Solve critical engineering challenges related to hardware and electrical testing.

+ Utilize in-house and external machine shops to fabricate parts per defined requirements.

+ Execute well-designed experiments to assess suitability of designed parts and critically review peer work.

+ Draft and edit formal documents related to equipment, protocols, and reports.

+ Gather and summarize efficiency or quality observations, contributing to continuous process improvement.

+ Hands-on work with fabrication and test equipment (machine shop tools, 3D printers, analytical equipment, vision/test hardware).

+ Apply controller/automation experience (LabView, RaspberryPi, Arduino).

+ Draft requirements, drawings, flow diagrams, or algorithms to describe processes.

+ Run self-directed projects, manage timelines, and execute in a collaborative environment.

+ Contribute to intellectual property development through innovative design and documentation.

Required Qualifications

+ BS or MS in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Medical Device Engineering (or equivalent).

+ 2–5 years of experience in engineering roles.

+ Hands-on testing experience: feasibility, development, characterization, and design verification.

+ Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.

+ Ability to write clear and compliant test procedures, protocols, reports, and equipment documentation.

+ Experience with fixture/tool/equipment design using CAD (SolidWorks or OnShape preferred).

+ Experience designing parts for additive and subtractive manufacturing methods.

+ Experience handling chemicals safely, including acids, bases, and solvents.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

+ CAD experience designing fixtures/tools (SolidWorks or OnShape).

+ Familiarity with statistical tools (ANOVA, t-tests, Gauge R&R) for test method validation and measurement system analysis.

+ Experience supporting equipment lifecycle activities using Maximo equipment management system.

Team & Environment

+ Team size: ~25 people, mix of junior, mid, and senior levels.

+ Collaborative environment, open cubicle structure.

+ Interaction with R&D, QA, and Operations teams.

+ Standard laptop equipment provided.

Experience Level

+ Intermediate Level

Role: Test Engineer

Description of work to be performed: Test Software and Devices

Specified productivity speed/number of tasks/amount of material: None

Time frame for completion: 3 month contract, opportunity for extension or conversion

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.