Lab Test Technician: Testing, Data & Automation

Home Depot; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Global Brand & Product Development team. You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Product Development, and Quality to support new product development and production performance by building test rigs, executing tests, and reviewing results.

Responsibilities include performing protocol-based tests across functional safety, mechanical operation, environmental conditions, reliability, performance, and usability, documenting outcomes,

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and legally allowed to work in the United States.
• Experience in a testing or laboratory environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with 5S principles and continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 70% Test Execution: Run tests per protocols and standards including functional safety, mechanical, environmental, reliability, performance, failure modes, and usability; set up test rigs and document procedures.
• 10% Data Evaluation: Document results, analyze failures, determine root causes, and suggest corrective actions with the team.
• 10% Project Planning: Collaborate with engineers to select test methods and modify rigs to improve testing effectiveness.
• 5% Automation: Basic coding for PLC, PID, or Raspberry Pi.
• 5% Maintenance: Maintain 5S in the lab and ensure clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data recording accuracy

SOP compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Test rigs & fixtures design

Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, scales)

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Lab Technician to support the Global Brand & Product Development team. You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Product Development, and Quality to support new product development and production performance by building test rigs, executing tests, and reviewing results.

Responsibilities include performing protocol-based tests across functional safety, mechanical operation, environmental conditions, reliability, performance, and usability, documenting outcomes,