Electromechanical R&D Test Technician — Lab Specialist

KEB AMERICA INC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

KEB America, a leading industrial automation solutions provider, seeks a R&D Test Technician to support lab tasks in our Minnesota Engineering Lab. You will assist with setup, running, and teardown of electromechanical tests and help install and maintain equipment.

The role requires a technical degree and hands-on experience with wiring, test instrumentation, and basic PLC programming. You will collaborate closely with the Lab Coordinator and Engineering team to ensure quality results.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Industrial, Automation, Controls, Electrical or related.
• Experience with hand tools and electrical wiring.
• Reading schematics and knowledge of basic components; programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Setup of tests including wiring and electromechanical assembly.
• Taking measurements such as voltage, current, and temperature.
• Data collection and organized representation of tests.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and schematics.
• Troubleshooting of devices and tests.

Skills

Wiring & assembly

Electrical measurements

Troubleshooting

Programming

Reading schematics

PLC programming

High voltage experience

Education

Technical degree in Industrial/Automation/Controls/Electrical or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Panel wiring tooling

3-Phase wiring knowledge

Job description

KEB America, a leading industrial automation solutions provider, seeks a R&D Test Technician to support lab tasks in our Minnesota Engineering Lab. You will assist with setup, running, and teardown of electromechanical tests and help install and maintain equipment.

The role requires a technical degree and hands-on experience with wiring, test instrumentation, and basic PLC programming. You will collaborate closely with the Lab Coordinator and Engineering team to ensure quality results.