Engineering Test Technician

Life Fitness; Schaumburg (IL); In loco; USD 49.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

HSA

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Life Fitness in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a testing technician to assemble and validate test equipment, interpret schematics, and document results for engineering teams.

You will set up electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic tests, perform software tests, and communicate findings to engineers, contributing to product development and quality assurance. A technical degree and lab experience are required.

Competenze

• Associate degree in electrical or mechanical tech or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a lab environment with testing and data collection.
• Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
• Understanding of electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components.

Mansioni

• Assemble, modify, and validate test equipment and related assemblies from schematics.
• Follow procedures and document results for engineers and supervisors.
• Set up electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test setups for data collection.
• Perform software tests and test-to-failure/learn scenarios.
• Communicate test results to engineering teams and maintain records.

Conoscenze

Reading schematics

Data acquisition

Verbal and written communication

Lab safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Associate Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology

Strumenti

LabView

Python

PLC (IDEC)

Grove/Opto22

Arduino/Raspberry Pi

Reliasoft

3D printing

Descrizione del lavoro

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, validate, and maintain test equipment and related structural assemblies by reading and interpreting schematics, engineering drawings and sketches.
• Take direction from senior staff on safe working procedures, use of equipment, recording of test data, and monitoring of results.
• Perform all tasks as directed by Supervisor and Engineers.
• Provide accurate and timely documented results.
• Communicate test results to appropriate engineering personnel.
• Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems.
• Perform “test to failure,” “test to learn,” and accelerated testing activities as part of the product development process.
• Set up a variety of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment, product specific test equipment, and laboratory instrumentation for collecting data.
• Perform software related functional, stress, and performance tests on products.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology (or similar) or an equivalent combination of education and experience based on a minimum of 3 - 6 years of testing in a lab environment and/or hands-on product knowledge.
• Understanding of electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components, equipment, and systems.
• Hands‑on instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
• Familiarity with the use and safe handling of laboratory equipment and shop tools.
• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office tools and have good verbal, writing and organizational skills to maintain all records and provide data to engineers and managers.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied knowledge of strain gauge installation, instrumentation, and implementation
• Applied knowledge of LabView tools and programming
• Applied knowledge of Python script development
• Applied knowledge of procedure or test creation and documentation and documentation revisions
• Experience with the use of laboratory testing equipment to verify compliance with environmental requirements (such as temperature shock, vibration, thermal/humidity, and corrosion).
• Applied knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, and micro-controllers. IDEC PLCs or Grove Opto22.
• Applied knowledge of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other basic programming
• Applied knowledge of Reliasoft systems and software
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools – yellow, green, or black belt
• Familiarity with efficiency programs such as 5S and Continuous Improvement Welding, machining – mill, lathe, and CNC, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, etc.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• parental, medical and military leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• company paid short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• hospital indemnity
• identity protection
• legal services
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $48,700 - $67,800 annually. This role is categorized as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Schaumburg, IL 60173 and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company Values

Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out-work, out-match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well‑being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together.