Product Validation Test Technician

CAD-Engineering-Resources; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CAD-Engineering-Resources in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Product Validation Test Technician for a contract through Dec 2026 with potential renewal. The role involves translating test objectives into setups, selecting instruments, assembling components, and running performance, environmental, and operational tests to verify specs.

You will log data, analyze results, retest when needed, and maintain test databases, while upholding lab safety and participating in process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Background in mechanical testing or as Auto Technician advantageous.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document tests on products, components, and work‑in‑progress.
• Verify systems under development for proper function and conformance to specs.
• Analyze and communicate test results; perform retests when appropriate.
• Install, maintain, and operate testing software and equipment.
• Help define test criteria, methods, conditions, and standards.
• Select and ensure accurate calibration of equipment for each test.
• Assemble/disassemble components pre- and post-test.
• Complete test logs and maintain a test information database with backups.
• Maintain a safe test environment following procedures and rules.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and preventive actions for equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mechanical testing experience

Auto Technician experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calibration equipment

Test rigs/software

Job description

Product Validation Test TechnicianLocation: Rochester Hills, MichiganContract: Through December 2026, with potential renewal thereafterCompensation: Up to $35.00 per hour (based on proven work history)A day in the labYou arrive, review the day’s test objectives, and translate requirements into actionable test setups. You select and calibrate the right instruments, assemble components for evaluation, and prepare the lab environment for safe, consistent execution. Once the rigs and software are ready, you run performance, environmental, and operational tests to verify capability, reliability, and conformance to specification.As results come in, you log data meticulously, analyze what you see, and clearly communicate findings to the team. If something doesn’t look right, you retest to confirm. You’ll disassemble components post-test, maintain databases by entering and backing up data, and keep equipment in peak form by following procedures, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating repairs when needed. Throughout it all, you uphold lab safety rules and actively look for better ways to test, document, and improve—contributing to engineering and organizational success. And, as with any lab, you take on related duties as assigned.Schedule and trainingSecond and Third Shift positions available10-hour shifts (Wednesday–Sunday or Sunday–Wednesday)Must be flexible to work any shiftTraining: Approximately 8 weeks on First Shift is requiredWhat you’ll handleConduct and document tests on products, components, and work-in-progressVerify systems under development for proper function and conformance to specificationsAnalyze and communicate test results; perform retests when appropriateInstall, maintain, and operate testing software and equipmentHelp define test criteria, methods, conditions, and standardsSelect and ensure accurate calibration of equipment for each testAssemble/disassemble components pre- and post-testComplete test logs and maintain a test information database (including data backups)Maintain a safe test environment in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulationsKeep equipment running via procedures, troubleshooting, supply management, preventive maintenance, and repair coordinationContinuously seek opportunities to improve processes and adapt to changeWhat you bringStrong mechanical aptitudeBackground in mechanical testing and/or experience as an Auto TechnicianHigh school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferredComplianceA successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.By applying, you confirm the information you provide is accurate and complete; misrepresentation may result in withdrawal of consideration or termination should employment begin.