Lab Technician (m/f/d)

Midea Europe; Ragow-Merz; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International advancement

Flexible hours & remote options

Collaborative culture

Training programs

Private pension & lunch allowance

Job summary

Midea Europe in Germany seeks an engineering support technician to prepare lab setups, run tests on refrigerators, and help troubleshoot during product validation. You will work with engineers and test owners to ensure test plans are followed and documentation is accurate.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in lab or prototyping, strong attention to detail, and good English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in laboratory, testing, technical support, or prototyping, preferably in the home appliance or consumer electronics industry.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and hand tools; prototyping tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and testing methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and troubleshooting skills.
• Fluent English; knowledge of German is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory setups and support testing of built-in refrigerators, ensuring alignment with test plans and product specifications.
• Prepare test samples, operate laboratory equipment, and support troubleshooting during product testing and validation.
• Collaborate with engineers and test owners to prepare test setups and address practical issues identified during testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, test fixtures, and workspaces, ensuring a safe, organized, and reliable testing environment.
• Record test setup details, equipment status, test activities, and relevant observations, providing clear support documentation to project teams.
• Support performance, durability, functional, and usability testing by preparing equipment and samples and assisting with data collection.
• Stay informed on new materials, technologies, and prototyping techniques to enhance the prototyping process and efficiency

Skills

Lab testing

Prototyping tools

Product development understanding

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication skills (English)

Independent work / teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as a technician

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Test fixtures

Hand tools

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory setups and support testing activities for built-in refrigerators, ensuring alignment with test plans and product specifications.
• Prepare test samples, operate laboratory equipment, and support troubleshooting during product testing and validation.
• Collaborate with engineers and test owners to prepare test setups and address practical issues identified during testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, test fixtures, and workspaces, ensuring a safe, organized, and reliable testing environment.
• Record test setup details, equipment status, test activities, and relevant observations, providing clear support documentation to project teams.
• Support performance, durability, functional, and usability testing by preparing equipment and samples and assisting with data collection.
• Stay informed on new materials, technologies, and prototyping techniques to enhance the prototyping process and efficiency

Your profile

• Minimum qualification in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, or related field), with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as a technician.
• 3+ years of experience in laboratory, testing, technical support, or prototyping work, preferably in the home appliance or consumer electronics industry.
• Confident using laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and hand tools; experience with prototyping tools is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and testing methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues during the prototyping process.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English; knowledge of German is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic environment.

What we offer

• An international working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.
• A collaborative culture focused on quality and innovation.
• Access to training programs and career development initiatives.
• Employee benefit programs, including private pension contributions and lunch allowance.