Product Testing Technician w/Mechanical or Automotive Experience

Smithers - Materials and Components; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

medical

womensill plan

HRA/FSA plans

vision

dental

disability

life

legal

PTO vacation

sick time

holiday pay

bereavement leave

more!

Job summary

Smithers - Materials and Components in Akron, OH is seeking a Product Testing Technician to evaluate materials and products, conducting physical and mechanical tests to verify quality, performance, and industry standards. You will use laboratory equipment, analyze results, and help validate products for demanding applications across automotive, aerospace, industrial components, and rubber products.

In this hands-on role, you'll help ensure products can withstand real-world conditions including

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow established procedures and specifications.
• Basic math and calculation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing according to established specifications and test methods.
• Follow daily testing schedules and work assignments to keep projects moving forward.
• Operate testing equipment and perform a variety of procedures within the lab.
• Collect data, performing basic calculations, and accurately documenting results.
• Ensuring testing is completed correctly, safely, and on time.
• Developing a strong understanding of product specifications, testing methods, and quality standards.
• Following all safety and quality procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Working closely with team members to support quality control, process improvement, and product development initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Basic math

Organized and dependable

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Contribute to the Science Behind Innovative and Dependable Products

Are You Curious About How Products Perform in the Real World?

As a Product Testing Technician, you'll play a critical role in evaluating materials and products to ensure they meet quality, performance, and industry standards. Using specialized laboratory equipment and established test methods, you'll conduct physical and mechanical testing, analyze results, and help validate products for demanding applications across industries such as automotive, aerospace, industrial components, and rubber products.

In this hands-on role, you'll help ensure products can withstand real-world conditions including vibration, pressure, environmental exposure, shock, and other performance challenges. Your work will directly support quality control, product development, and process improvement efforts, helping deliver reliable products that perform as designed.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our Product Testing team, you'll put products and materials through their paces, perform a variety of tests, collect data, and help ensure our products meet quality and performance standards.

Your Impact Will Include

• Conducting laboratory testing according to established specifications and test methods.
• Following daily testing schedules and work assignments to keep projects moving forward.
• Operating testing equipment and performing a variety of procedures within the lab.
• Collecting data, performing basic calculations, and accurately documenting results.
• Ensuring testing is completed correctly, safely, and on time.
• Developing a strong understanding of product specifications, testing methods, and quality standards.
• Following all safety and quality procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Working closely with team members to support quality control, process improvement, and product development initiatives.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Every day is different.
• Hands-on work with products and materials
• Opportunities to learn and grow your technical skills.
• Play a direct role in quality and innovation.
• Be part of a team that values accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to follow established procedures and specifications
• Basic math and calculation skills
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role. You'll need to be comfortable:

• Lifting and moving materials up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and moving throughout the workday
• Working with testing equipment and laboratory materials
• Using close attention to detail and visual accuracy when conducting tests and inspections

Why Smithers?

Make an Impact

Work with global companies and help bring products safely to market.

People-First Culture

We value teamwork, integrity, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Meaningful Work

Every project contributes to smarter product decisions and a better consumer experience.

Our Values

Ethics. Mission. Employees. Me.

At Smithers, we believe doing the right thing matters. We foster an environment where employees can grow professionally, collaborate effectively, and enjoy meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• medical
• womensill plan
• HRA/FSA plans
• vision
• dental
• disability
• life
• legal
• PTO vacation
• sick time
• holiday pay
• bereavement leave
• more!

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