Senior ATE Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Mountain View, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is hiring a Senior ATE (Automated Test Equipment) Mechanical Engineer to develop mechanical systems for home energy products across the full product development lifecycle. The role involves hands-on work with a small, dedicated team, applying fundamental physical principles to product design and collaborating with high-volume production suppliers. The position is on-site five days per week in Mountain View, California, with approximately 10–20% travel as needed. The posted salary range is $120,000–$135,000; the actual offer may depend on location and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. ALTEN describes its mission as helping transition homes to 100% clean energy through products that electrify homes and connect communities into clean, resilient virtual power plants. The company also describes its work across industries including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and rail. ALTEN Technology USA is part of the global ALTEN Group and states that it offers mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. The employer is an equal opportunity employer. As a federal contractor, it maintains a drug-free workplace and requires selected candidates to complete pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Extensive experience with 3D modeling software such as Onshape, NX, or SolidWorks.
Knowledge of making a PCBA bed-of-nails fixture.
Detailed knowledge of 2D drawing creation and GD&T.
Ability to analyze designs using tolerance analysis and stack-up, statics and load-path analysis, finite element analysis, root cause analysis, and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
Familiarity with electronic test equipment and basic electromechanical troubleshooting.
Experience with test fixtures, jigs, and mechanical components for high-cycle-count applications.
Experience with fine-pitch assemblies and construction.
Ability to conduct strain-gauge measurements, understand stress on PCBAs, and incorporate designs that avoid it.
Experience with PCBA management, such as Mechanical Control Outline generation.
Working knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and control methods.
Working knowledge of thermal management techniques.
Prototyping skills using 3D printing, machining, sheet-metal bending, laser cutting, milling, and general machine-shop tools.
Experience communicating with component suppliers, including reviewing Design for Manufacturing reports, First Article Inspection, and Part Production Approval Process.
Knowledge of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
Extensive experience providing on-site build support at domestic and international contract manufacturing sites.
Ability to generate detailed design documentation.
Ability to collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners.
Clear verbal and written communication skills, including concise slide-deck creation.
Ability to give kind and direct feedback and receive feedback with an open mind.

Responsibilities

Work with collaborators across the company to refine and improve understanding of product impact, speed to market, and reliable operation for customers.
Brainstorm and evaluate solutions, weigh tradeoffs, and narrow down options.
Test ideas and designs using methods ranging from preliminary calculations to physical tests and multiphysics simulations.
Design high-performance, reliable, easy-to-manufacture parts and assemblies using varied high-volume manufacturing processes.
Create and review drawings and other part specifications.
Manage bills of materials, cost and mass roll-ups, vendors, and engineering releases.
Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production.
Manage suppliers for parts required for station construction.
Generate work instructions for electromechanical assemblies.
Create preventive maintenance documentation.
Provide on-site build support at domestic and international contract manufacturing sites.
Drive projects from start through deployment in coordination with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technicians.
Collaborate with engineers, including electrical and automated test engineers.