Engineering Test Lab Supervisor - nvent

Polluxa, Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Test Lab Supervisor to lead the Anoka Test Lab’s daily operations, supporting development and validation of cooling and enclosure solutions for infrastructure and data centers.

You will oversee technicians, coordinate lab resources, and partner with Design Engineering and R&D to advance prototypes through validation tests, while ensuring safe, efficient lab performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical Technology, or related field required.
• At least 1 year of direct people leadership experience responsible for assigning work and coaching.
• Experience in an engineering test lab, product testing, or product validation environment required.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical proficiency for testing methods, analyzing issues, and guiding technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a group of test technicians with daily direction and accountability across multiple testing activities.
• Coordinate technician assignments, equipment availability, instrumentation, and lab resources for testing priorities.
• Help technicians resolve test setup, equipment, and product performance issues with technical collaboration.
• Support prototype, pre-production, product verification, validation, and testing activities with engineering teams while communicating status and risks.
• Monitor testing progress and optimize workflow and lab operations.
• Onboard and cross-train technicians to build team capability for new products and testing methods.
• Collaborate with lab leadership and maintenance to improve equipment readiness and lab throughput.

Skills

People leadership

Lab operations

Mechanical & Electrical proficiency

Testing methodologies

Data-driven evaluations

Instrumentation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Tech / Electronics / HVAC / Refrigeration / Mechanical Technology

Tools

Instrumentation

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

We are seeking an Engineering Test Lab Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our Anoka Test Lab, supporting the development and validation of advanced cooling and enclosure solutions used in critical infrastructure and data center environments. This is an opportunity to play a visible leadership role in a growing lab environment where people leadership, technical expertise, and operational execution help bring new products to market. The addition of this role reflects continued investment in our engineering testing capabilities and the expansion of our lab operations.

You will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead and develop a group of test technicians, providing daily direction, coaching, support, and accountability across multiple testing activities.
• Coordinate technician assignments, equipment availability, instrumentation, and lab resources to support testing priorities established by the Lab Manager and engineering teams.
• Maintain a strong presence in the lab, helping technicians identify and resolve test setup, equipment, and product performance issues while partnering with technical experts on more complex challenges.
• Partner with Design Engineering and R&D Test Engineers to support prototype, pre-production, product verification, product validation, agency, and performance testing activities while communicating test status, risks, and laboratory resource needs.
• Monitor testing progress, address workflow constraints, and support efficient day-to-day laboratory operations and testing execution.
• Support technician onboarding, training, and cross-training efforts to build team capability and readiness for new products, technologies, and testing methods.
• Work closely with lab leadership and maintenance partners to support equipment readiness, address downtime concerns, and improve overall lab utilization and throughput.

YOU HAVE:

• Associate (A.S.) degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field required.
• At least one year of direct people leadership experience with responsibility for assigning work, coordinating workloads and resources, coaching employees, and supporting team performance.
• Experience working in an engineering test lab, product testing, or product validation environment required.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical proficiency capable of understanding testing methods, analyzing issues, and guiding technicians through complex test procedures, equipment challenges, and data-driven evaluations.