On‑Site Lab Technician Apprentice — Hands‑On Testing & Growth

Johnson Electric; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Lab Technician Apprentice to join our Electrical Lab team. This on-site role offers hands-on experience developing test systems, validating prototype and production components, and learning from experienced engineers.

You will plan and execute validation tests (durability, temperature, NVH), build test fixtures, collect data, and prepare technical reports while growing practical skills in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to stand for approximately 70% of the workday.
• Background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop product test systems and perform validation testing on prototype and production components.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute validation testing using internal and external resources.
• Conduct durability, temperature cycling, NVH testing and other product tests.
• Build test harnesses, circuits, and fixturing for product testing.
• Mount, instrument, and connect components for testing; assist in test control and data acquisition programming.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data to prepare technical reports.
• Interpret specifications to develop and execute test plans.
• Build and evaluate prototype electromechanical and electronic products from schematics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Schoolcraft College enrollment

Henry Ford College enrollment

Job description

Johnson Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Lab Technician Apprentice to join our Electrical Lab team. This on-site role offers hands-on experience developing test systems, validating prototype and production components, and learning from experienced engineers.

You will plan and execute validation tests (durability, temperature, NVH), build test fixtures, collect data, and prepare technical reports while growing practical skills in a dynamic lab environment.