Hands-On Research Technician — Transmission Systems Lab

Twin Disc; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off + holiday shutdown

Wellness program

Job summary

Twin Disc in Racine, WI is seeking a hands-on Research Technician to support product testing, validation, and development. You will work with engineers to prepare, instrument, test, and evaluate prototype and production components for drivetrain, transmission, and power transmission products.

The role emphasizes a practical, detail-oriented approach, with responsibilities spanning sensor installation, test stand operation, data collection, and report generation.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with equipment like transmissions, hydraulic systems, engines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers by setting up and conducting capability, performance, and durability testing.
• Prepare products and components for testing by installing sensors and instrumentation.
• Configure and operate test stands, hydraulic systems, pumps, and related equipment.
• Install, calibrate, and monitor data acquisition systems to collect test data.
• Analyze test setups and ensure testing is completed safely and according to specifications.
• Disassemble and inspect tested components, recording measurements and documenting results.
• Maintain test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and laboratory resources.
• Modify or fabricate test fixtures and assemblies as required.
• Assist in compiling test findings and technical reports.
• Occasionally support field testing or customer installations.

Skills

Mech aptitude

Data acquisition

Reading drawings

Instrumentation

Excel

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Mechanical Tech

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Micrometers / calipers

Job description

Twin Disc in Racine, WI is seeking a hands-on Research Technician to support product testing, validation, and development. You will work with engineers to prepare, instrument, test, and evaluate prototype and production components for drivetrain, transmission, and power transmission products.

The role emphasizes a practical, detail-oriented approach, with responsibilities spanning sensor installation, test stand operation, data collection, and report generation.