Mechanical Engineer - HVAC and Fixture

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Product Validation / DVP

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the Design Verification Plan (DVP) and validation activities for complex product systems. The role involves managing and executing mechanical, environmental, and electrical validation testing while working closely with internal teams and external test houses.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on prototyping and fixture design experience and the ability to independently drive validation programs in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Design Verification Plan (DVP) for product validation and testing.
• Plan and execute structural testing including vibration, shock, and impact tests.
• Conduct environmental testing such as temperature, humidity, ingress protection, and solar load validation.
• Coordinate testing activities with external test labs and test houses.
• Design and build test fixtures, jigs, and setups for validation and reliability testing.
• Perform hands-on prototype builds and mechanical test setups.
• Analyze test results and perform root cause analysis for product failures.
• Ensure validation coverage across the entire product system including electrical and mechanical components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and validation timelines.
• Work independently to drive testing programs in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product validation, testing, or reliability engineering.
• Strong experience developing and managing Design Verification Plans (DVP).
• Hands-on experience with structural testing (vibration, shock, impact).
• Experience with environmental testing (temperature, humidity, ingress, solar load).
• Experience designing test fixtures and jigs for validation testing.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for product failures.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and product-level validation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with external test houses and certification labs.
• Background in hardware product development environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple validation tasks.