Mechanical Test & Validation Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation and Personal Time Off

Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses

Job summary

dormakaba Americas is looking for a Test Lab Technician in Indianapolis, IN, responsible for testing door hardware products to ensure quality and performance.

This role requires a high school graduate with experience in mechanical testing and understanding of engineering principles. Salary is between $65,000 and $80,000 with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) matching plan.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and procedures to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Set up and maintain test fixtures and equipment.
• Conduct tests on door hardware components to verify performance.
• Record and analyze test results to identify issues.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical testing tools

3 axis manual mill

Drill press

3D printing

Sanders

Hand tools

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance coverage options with no waiting periods.
• Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well‑being.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off.
• Parental Leave for moms and dads.
• 401(k) Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Learn and Grow Program supporting internal advancement.
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses.
• 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.