Mechanical Lab Engineer: Testing, Data & Prototyping

A.O. Smith; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith is seeking a Lab Engineer in Milwaukee to design, execute, and analyze laboratory tests on residential and commercial water heating systems, instruments, and test fixtures.

You will develop test procedures, calibrate data acquisition, and support product development with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with project engineers. Applicants should have a mechanical background and the ability to interpret drawings, operate measurement equipment, and maintain lab

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years in engineering lab, product testing, HVAC, or water heating.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain laboratory safety and 5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and execute lab testing of residential and commercial water heaters and related systems.
• Instrument products with thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, and other sensors.
• Develop test procedures and protocols to support investigations and product validation.
• Operate test systems while following established test methods and safety requirements.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings to engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Instrumentation experience

Data acquisition

Reading schematics/drawings

MS Office

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

NI data acquisition systems

SolidWorks

Job description

A. O. Smith is seeking a Lab Engineer in Milwaukee to design, execute, and analyze laboratory tests on residential and commercial water heating systems, instruments, and test fixtures.

You will develop test procedures, calibrate data acquisition, and support product development with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with project engineers. Applicants should have a mechanical background and the ability to interpret drawings, operate measurement equipment, and maintain lab