Mechanical Lab Technician: Testing & Troubleshooting

Cooper Standard; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking a Lab Technician to perform mechanical testing on diverse product types and components in a test laboratory. You will set up and operate laboratory test equipment, run tests per procedures, report results, and troubleshoot issues.

You will document data, maintain records, and support audits, 6S, and safety initiatives while working under moderate supervision. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year college degree or applicable technical training and certification preferred.
• Two to four years of relevant work experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Skills or working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical testing on a variety of product types and components, including programming and operating laboratory test equipment, while following written procedures, methods, and instructions.
• Conducts tests, maintains accurate records of work performed, verifies data, and completes test result documentation and reporting.
• Works within established laboratory procedures and practices under moderate supervision.
• Develops and assists with assembling and maintaining laboratory test fixtures.
• Assists with troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assists in ensuring the availability of adequate supplies and equipment.
• Provides support in Quality Audits, Customer Complaints, and Failure Analysis.
• Conducts all work in a professional and respectful manner.
• Supports 6S initiatives (Safety, Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), and ensures housekeeping and health and safety standards are maintained.
• May occasionally be required to perform duties outside those listed, as business needs dictate.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year college degree or technical training

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

Cooper Standard is seeking a Lab Technician to perform mechanical testing on diverse product types and components in a test laboratory. You will set up and operate laboratory test equipment, run tests per procedures, report results, and troubleshoot issues.

You will document data, maintain records, and support audits, 6S, and safety initiatives while working under moderate supervision. Some travel may be required.