Test & Development Engineer

RheoSense Inc. • San Ramon, CA

2d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Test & Development Engineer develops and maintains test plans, protocols, and validation procedures for RheoSense products and technologies. The role collects, analyzes, and interprets engineering data to support product development, design decisions, and continuous improvement, and performs troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and investigations into product performance, reliability, manufacturing, and customer-reported issues.

The engineer supports verification, validation, qualification, system integration, prototype evaluation, product enhancements, and new product development throughout the product lifecycle. The role also designs and improves test methods, fixtures, experimental setups, and evaluation tools; collaborates with cross-functional teams; maintains technical documentation; and contributes recommendations in design reviews. This is an onsite position based in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments in San Ramon, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering, product development, testing, validation, manufacturing, laboratory, or related technical environments.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, validation protocols, engineering evaluations, or experimental procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting complex technical issues, identifying root causes, and developing practical solutions.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering and business decisions.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, measurement tools, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience preparing technical reports, test documentation, engineering documentation, and work instructions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common engineering or data analysis tools.
• Ability to work onsite in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility during the workday; use computers, testing equipment, instrumentation, and standard office equipment; and handle small mechanical and electronic components, test fixtures, and laboratory equipment.
• Manual dexterity and visual attention to detail for hands-on testing, troubleshooting, assembly, and evaluation activities.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move materials, equipment, and test apparatus weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders about technical and operational matters, and safely follow laboratory and manufacturing safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting product development, product verification, validation, or new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Experience with scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, sensors, fluidic systems, medical devices, or other precision electromechanical products.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and structured engineering investigations.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar automation and data analysis tools.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• CAD experience using SolidWorks or similar design software.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, protocols, and validation procedures for products and technologies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test and engineering data to support product development, design decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and engineering investigations related to product performance, reliability, manufacturing, and customer-reported issues.
• Support product verification, validation, qualification, and new product development activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Design and improve test methods, fixtures, experimental setups, and engineering evaluation tools.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Application Science teams to evaluate product performance and implement improvements.
• Support system integration, prototype evaluation, product enhancements, and engineering development projects.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, test documentation, work instructions, specifications, and engineering records.
• Identify and implement improvements to products, testing methodologies, engineering processes, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations based on engineering analysis and test results.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and discretionary performance-based incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) plan with company match of up to 4%.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee stock ownership (ISO) opportunities.
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and engaging team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level