Electric Motor Lab Technician – Testing & Validation

WEG Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Company laboratory is seeking a dependable Laboratory Technician to install, test, and validate electric motors and related equipment in accordance with procedures. This role supports daily lab operations, improves test efficiency, and ensures reliable results with strong safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to develop testing benches, document activities, and prepare reports for internal and customer use.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of laboratory, electrical, or technical experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electric motor theory and winding concepts.
• Ability to read standards, procedures, drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience assembling and testing electrical or electronic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiar with safety policies and lab standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform electric motor and gearbox testing using standard laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Collect, receive, label, test, and analyze motors; accurately record results in ENS or other related system.
• Prepare and submit test reports to engineering teams and customers.
• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, safety, and equipment calibration.
• Assisting in the development, improvement, and validation of new testing benches, fixtures, and laboratory test procedures in collaboration with engineering.
• Support new product development testing, validation, and certification efforts.
• Monitor motor inventory and laboratory tools; order supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams on test requests.
• Maintain daily logs, procedures, and documentation.
• Follow all safety policies and laboratory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electric motor theory

Electrical diagrams

Laboratory testing

Data recording

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

WEG Company laboratory is seeking a dependable Laboratory Technician to install, test, and validate electric motors and related equipment in accordance with procedures. This role supports daily lab operations, improves test efficiency, and ensures reliable results with strong safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to develop testing benches, document activities, and prepare reports for internal and customer use.