Mechanical Test & Validation Technician

dormakaba International Holding AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Matching Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Personal Time Off

Job summary

dormakaba International Holding AG is seeking a Test Lab Technician in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves ensuring the reliability and quality of door hardware products, executing test plans, and analyzing results.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and proven mechanical testing experience. Strong engineering principles understanding is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of $65,000 to $80,000, along with comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical product testing, preferably in a product development environment.
• 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans to evaluate performance and reliability of door hardware.
• Build and maintain test fixtures that simulate real-world conditions.
• Conduct tests to verify functionality of mechanical components.
• Record and analyze test results to identify improvements.

Skills

Mechanical testing experience

Understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Proficiency in testing methodologies

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Metal machining tools

3D printing

Job description

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Test Lab Technician based in Indianapolis, IN. The Test Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and overall quality of dormakaba’s full range of door hardware products, including mechanical and electro‑mechanical (mechatronic) products. In this role, you will be directly responsible for performing tests and for setting up and executing established testing procedures in the test lab.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $65,000 - $80,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What you will do

• Execute test plans and procedures to evaluate the performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical and electro‑mechanical (mechatronic) door hardware products, in compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements
• Build, set up, and maintain test fixtures and equipment that accurately simulate real‑world operating conditions to ensure reliable and meaningful test results
• Conduct tests on mechanical and electro‑mechanical (mechatronic) door hardware components, subsystems, and assemblies to verify functionality and performance in accordance with established testing protocols and procedures
• Record and analyze test results and data to identify issues, defects, and opportunities for improvement in mechanical and electro‑mechanical (mechatronic) door hardware products

What we require

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Proven experience in mechanical product testing preferably in a product development environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and techniques

What we prefer

• 3 + years of relevant experience
• Experience with metal machining tools, 3 axis manual mill, drill press, sanders, hand tools, machining and 3D printing

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!