Lab Technician

Rock Entertainment Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Entertainment Group in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a hands-on Lab Tech to support testing and data reporting for product improvements on existing systems and newly commercialized products.

You will adapt engineering techniques, conduct tests and inspections, and prepare calculations and reports under supervision, delivering accurate, timely results in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Two or more years of prior industry experience as an Engineering Technician or similar technical role

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and document product testing.
• Develop, design and build new standardized test plans and fixtures as well as improve upon existing to increase performance in some way (efficiency, cost, etc.).
• Accurately carry out data collection and documentation, as per test plan, with performance of various consumable products.
• Assist in interpreting and analyzing data. Compile information in MS Office by creating tables, graphs, interpret information, etc.
• Support various engineering best practices process implementation.
• Execute other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Data analysis

Problem solving

Hands-on engineering

Documentation

Team collaboration

Gauges & fixtures

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Fixtures

Gauges

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Technical Business Development, the Lab Tech based in Aurora, Illinois will support projects by adapting and applying engineering techniques, conducting tests and inspections, and preparing reports and calculations. This position will be responsible for assisting with product testing, data reporting/analysis and various related product improvement projects to support the organization on continued improvement and success of existing systems products and newly commercialized products. The candidate will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and will be held directly accountable to deliver accurate and time-sensitive results. The position requires a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual that brings impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and document product testing.
• Develop, design and build new standardized test plans and fixtures as well as improve upon existing to increase performance in some way (efficiency, cost, etc.).
• Accurately carry out data collection and documentation, as per test plan, with performance of various consumable products.
• Assist in interpreting and analyzing data. Compile information in MS Office by creating tables, graphs, interpret information, etc.
• Support various engineering best practices process implementation.
• Execute other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Two or more years of prior industry experience as an Engineering Technician or similar technical role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work hands on with Engineering projects in an R&D environment.
• Problem solving mentality with ability to think creatively to troubleshoot machine issues, design constraints, and other roadblocks.
• Prior experience with tools, fixtures and gauges is a plus.
• Willingness and proven ability to work in a hands‑on role with electromechanical industrial equipment.
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with internal customers.
• Must be detail orientated, have strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• A self-starter with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work between 2 sites within a 5 mile radius