Prototype & Validation Technician — Product Development

Northern Tool + Equipment

Faribault (MN)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with enhanced match

Daily Pay program

Employee merchandise discount

Paid holidays and PTO

Growth opportunities and development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment in Faribault, MN is seeking a Product Development Test Technician to support new product development and continuous improvement efforts. You will test, build, and validate prototypes alongside engineers, contributing to reliability and safety to meet quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, technical curiosity, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

Qualifications

Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform product testing and validation for new and existing products, including mechanical and electrical systems.
Build, assemble, troubleshoot, and evaluate product prototypes.
Execute product qualification and reliability testing programs.
Develop and conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) testing to evaluate product performance.
Design, build, maintain, and operate automated and manual test equipment.
Identify product issues, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions.
Collect, analyze, and document test data with a high degree of accuracy.
Create clear technical reports and communicate findings to engineers and leadership teams.
Maintain test laboratory equipment, inventory, tools, fixtures, and spare components.
Support manufacturing and production teams with technical expertise as needed.
Promote and participate in laboratory safety, OSHA compliance, and 5S initiatives.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and teamwork.