Engineering Test Technician II

Life Fitness; United States; On-site; USD 53,800 - 75,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match

Paid vacation days starting at 13 days annually

Job summary

Life Fitness is seeking an Engineering Test Technician responsible for testing and evaluating commercial and consumer fitness equipment. This role involves assembling, modifying, and maintaining test equipment, as well as performance testing. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology and have 3-6 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a salary range of $53,800 – $75,600 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of testing in a laboratory environment or hands-on product knowledge.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience with laboratory testing equipment to verify compliance with environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, validate, and maintain test equipment and structural assemblies.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components.
• Set up electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment for data collection.

Skills

Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition experience

Good verbal, writing, and organizational skills

Understanding of electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology

Tools

LabView tools and programming

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Overview

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. The Engineering Test Technician at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is primarily responsible for the electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing and evaluation of new and existing commercial and consumer fitness equipment.

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 laboratory 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 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 Skills

• Experience with laboratory testing equipment to verify compliance with environmental requirements (temperature shock, vibration, thermal/humidity, and corrosion).
• Applied knowledge of strain gauge installation, instrumentation, and implementation.
• Applied knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, and micro‑controllers (IDEC PLCs or Grove Opto22).
• Applied knowledge of LabView tools and programming.
• Applied knowledge of Python script development.
• Applied knowledge of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other basic programming.
• Applied knowledge of procedure or test creation and documentation and documentation revisions.
• 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 & Compensation

• Salary range for U.S. applicants: $53,800 – $75,600 annually (position is categorized as non‑exempt and eligible for overtime).
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; parental, medical, and military leaves of absence; paid time off; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation days starting at 13 days annually; paid sick leave as required by state and local 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, supplemental life, AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity.
• Identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.