Mechanical Lab Technician | Hands-on Testing & Validation

Badger Meter, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Health, Vision, Dental Coverage

PTO 15 days + 11 holidays

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking a Mechanical Lab Technician in Milwaukee to support testing, validation, and improvement of product performance. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tests meet procedures and quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement within a supportive engineering environment that values precision and teamwork.

Qualifications

• This role requires a hands-on mechanical testing background and strong attention to detail.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and test plans is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical and performance testing for new and existing products.
• Set up and operate test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation.
• Document test results and observations in technical reports and databases.
• Analyze data for accuracy, repeatability, and trends.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on problem solving

Detail-oriented

Excel data analysis

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Test equipment

Job description

Badger Meter is seeking a Mechanical Lab Technician in Milwaukee to support testing, validation, and improvement of product performance. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tests meet procedures and quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement within a supportive engineering environment that values precision and teamwork.