Onsite Test Lab Technician III - Prototyping & Testing

regalrexnord; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / Health Care FSA

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Test Lab Technician to support R&D testing, build and maintain lab fixtures, and capture data to inform engineering decisions. This onsite role suits someone mechanically inclined who enjoys solving problems with advanced technologies in a safety-conscious team environment.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, fixture assembly, data collection, and collaboration with engineers to prep samples for evaluation. A strong mechanical/electrical foundation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; a two-year technical degree preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with hands-on lab skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, manufacturing processes, and machine/shaft alignment.
• Foundational knowledge of trigonometry and basic mechanical principles including force systems, statics, friction, and vibration.
• Experience troubleshooting test rigs and using measurement instruments (temperature, speed, vibration, torque).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with bearings, gears, clutches, chains, belts, sheaves, couplings, and gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe, organized lab.
• Set up and perform R&D testing on products and prototypes.
• Build, assemble, and modify test fixtures, machines, and support equipment as needed.
• Maintain lab equipment and testing tools for reliability.
• Monitor test activity, capture measurements, and support preliminary test reports.
• Disassemble tested products and prepare samples for inspection and evaluation.
• Support prototype assembly and preparation for testing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Lab testing

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Power transmission components

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Test Lab Technician to support R&D testing, build and maintain lab fixtures, and capture data to inform engineering decisions. This onsite role suits someone mechanically inclined who enjoys solving problems with advanced technologies in a safety-conscious team environment.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, fixture assembly, data collection, and collaboration with engineers to prep samples for evaluation. A strong mechanical/electrical foundation is preferred.