Engineering Test Lab Technician: Data Acquisition & Prototyping

Star Brands - A Division of the Middleby Corporation; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Brands - A Division of the Middleby Corporation is seeking an Engineering Test Lab Technician to set up, execute, and document laboratory tests on commercial cooking equipment under limited supervision.

You will work with engineers to develop testing protocols, operate data acquisition systems, maintain lab equipment, and prepare test data and reports. A two-year degree with hands-on mechanical/electrical skills is required.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in a related discipline with more than two years of applicable experience.
• Solid mechanical background using hand tools; electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles; self-starter and hands-on.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform calculations.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and procedures; operate standard test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with engineers to develop and understand testing protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure lab supplies are stocked.
• Operate and maintain data acquisition systems (DAQ) to collect and analyze data.
• Maintain all test data and records; prepare written reports.
• Set up and assist testing for third party approval agencies (UL/NSF/ETL).
• Build prototype units with direction from an engineer.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to lab process improvements.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical principles

Data analysis

Communication

Reading drawings

Multitasking

MS Word/Excel

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

DAQ systems

Test instrumentation

Multi-meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Star Brands - A Division of the Middleby Corporation is seeking an Engineering Test Lab Technician to set up, execute, and document laboratory tests on commercial cooking equipment under limited supervision.

You will work with engineers to develop testing protocols, operate data acquisition systems, maintain lab equipment, and prepare test data and reports. A two-year degree with hands-on mechanical/electrical skills is required.