Laboratory Specialist – Product Testing (m/f/d)

Midea Europe GmbH; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Flexible hours & remote options

Quality & innovation culture

Training programs & career development

Pension contributions & lunch benefits

Job summary

Midea Deutschland is seeking a Laboratory Test Specialist to support hygiene, performance and compliance testing for European market standards. You will conduct tests, monitor setups, record results, and work closely with R&D to drive product quality and innovation.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, strong analytical skills, and fluent English and German communication in an international R&D environment. Flexible hours and remote options are available.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or university degree in engineering, laboratory tech, mechatronics, or chemistry.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory or product testing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of test methods, measurement equipment and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with precise working style.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct hygiene, performance and compliance tests according to defined plans and standards.
• Set up tests correctly with sample configurations and reproducible conditions.
• Operate tests independently and document results accurately.
• Analyze data and support root cause analysis and optimization.
• Collaborate with R&D to implement technical improvements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a safe, organized lab.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical skills

MS Office

English communication

German communication

Education

Technical vocational training or engineering degree

Related field (chemistry/mechatronics/electrical engineering)

Tools

Test equipment knowledge

Measurement equipment

Job description

Your responsibilities

Position Overview

Support the end-to-end execution of hygiene, performance and compliance testing, ensuring products meet applicable European standards and market requirements. The role combines hands-on laboratory testing, standardized test methods, equipment management and close collaboration with R&D teams to support product quality, performance and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct hygiene, performance and compliance tests according to defined test plans and standards.
• Ensure correct test setups, sample configurations and reproducible test conditions.
• Independently operate and monitor tests and accurately record and document test results.
• Evaluate key parameters such as hygiene, cleaning performance, energy efficiency and resource consumption.
• Analyze test data and support root cause analysis and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with R&D and product development teams to identify and implement technical improvements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and infrastructure, including basic maintenance, calibration, consumables and a safe, organized lab environment.

Your profile

• Completed technical vocational training or a university degree in engineering, laboratory technology, mechatronics, electrical engineering, chemistry or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, product testing or technical development is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of test methods, measurement equipment and technical documentation.
• Strong interest in product performance, hygiene and quality testing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and precise working style.
• Confident handling of test data and standard MS Office applications.
• Good English and German communication skills and ability to work in an international R&D 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.