Lab Technician Apprentice

Johnson Electric; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking a motivated Lab Technician Apprentice to join our Electrical Lab team. This is a hands-on role offering the chance to work alongside experienced engineers and gain skills in product testing, validation, and test-system development.

You will support test labs, build fixtures, collect data, and help interpret specifications. Candidates should be enrolled in Schoolcraft College or Henry Ford College, be 18+, eligible to work in the U.S., and able to pass

Qualifications

• Enrolled or planning to enroll in related instructional courses at Schoolcraft College or Henry Ford College.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to pass background check and drug screening.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and stand ~70% of the workday.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Test Lab and Product Engineering teams by developing product test systems and performing validation testing.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute validation testing with internal and external resources.
• Conduct various product tests including durability, temperature cycling, NVH tests.
• Build test harnesses, circuits, and fixturing for product testing.
• Mount, instrument, and connect components; assist in test control and data acquisition development.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data for technical reports and documentation.
• Interpret specifications to develop and execute test plans.
• Build and evaluate prototype electromechanical and electronic products from schematics and drawings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Hands-on learning

Education

Enrollment in Schoolcraft/Henry Ford College

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lab Technician Apprentice at Johnson Electric!

Location: Plymouth, MI (On-site)

Pay Range: $20 - $23 per hour

Johnson Electric is a global leader in motion technologies, including motors, solenoids, switches, flex circuits, and microelectronics. Our innovative solutions and engineering expertise make us a trusted partner for custom product development across a variety of industries.

We are currently seeking a motivated Lab Technician Apprentice to join our Electrical Lab team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop valuable technical skills in a dynamic engineering environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Engineering Test Lab and Product Engineering teams by developing product test systems and performing validation testing on prototype and production components.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute validation testing using both internal and external resources.
• Conduct various product tests, including durability, temperature cycling, vibration, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing.
• Build test harnesses, circuits, and fixturing required for product testing.
• Mount, instrument, and connect components for testing while assisting in the development and programming of test control and data acquisition systems.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data to prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Interpret specifications and product requirements to develop and execute appropriate test plans.
• Build and evaluate prototype electromechanical and electronic products based on schematics and engineering drawings.

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled, or planning to enroll, in the related instructional courses required through Schoolcraft College and/or Henry Ford College.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to stand for approximately 70% of the workday.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn in a hands‑on technical environment.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.