R&D Lab Technician

Hendrickson; Woodridge (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, travel, and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Educational assistance programs

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Hendrickson is seeking an R&D Senior Lab Technician to support engineering through hands-on testing of commercial vehicle components and systems, focusing on validation and continuous improvement.

You will build, modify, and instrument prototypes, collect data, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive safe, reliable product development in a fast-paced lab setting.

A high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred; travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred.
• 3 years’ experience with degree or 8 years’ experience in a related role.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time on an as needed basis.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
• Experience building, modifying, installing, and instrumenting prototype components, systems, and vehicles for testing and evaluation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and analyzing test data and preparing technical reports.
• PC proficiency, including experience with spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety, equipment operation, and job‑related certifications.

Responsabilités

• Conduct laboratory, component, system, and vehicle testing to evaluate designs.
• Build, install, modify, and instrument prototype components on vehicles for testing and evaluation.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment and fixtures.
• Review and implement test methods and procedures for validation.
• Collect and document test data and maintain records.
• Identify product improvements through testing, analysis, and recommendations.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to evaluate industry products.
• Coordinate testing activities and support project timelines.
• Maintain lab equipment through calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Procure, manage, and maintain laboratory materials.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on development and problem solving.
• Participate in continuous improvement and apply structured problem-solving.
• Maintain safe, organized laboratory environment and comply with safety policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong communication and interpersonal

Read engineering drawings

Data collection & technical reporting

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related engineering field (preferred)

Outils

Mechanical test equipment

Hydraulic test equipment

Pneumatic test equipment

Electrical/electronic test equipment

Instrumentation and fixtures

Description du poste

Position Purpose

The R&D Senior Lab Technician supports engineering by conducting tests to evaluate and validate product designs while ensuring a safe work environment. This position is responsible for supporting the development, validation, and continuous improvement of commercial vehicle components and systems through hands‑on testing, prototype evaluation, data collection, and laboratory operations.

Essential Functions

• Conduct laboratory, component, system, and vehicle testing to evaluate and validate new product designs, product enhancements, and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Build, install, modify, and instrument prototype components and systems on company and customer vehicles to support laboratory, proving ground, and field evaluations.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment, instrumentation, and test fixtures used in product development and validation activities.
• Review, understand, and implement test methods and procedures to support engineering evaluations and product validation.
• Collect and document test data and results while maintaining accurate records of testing activities and observations.
• Assist in identifying product improvements and investigating component or system failures through testing, analysis, benchmarking, and technical recommendations.
• Conduct competitive product benchmarking studies to evaluate industry products and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Coordinate testing activities and support project timelines to ensure timely completion of development and validation programs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities as required.
• Procure, manage, and maintain laboratory materials, components, and supplies necessary to support testing operations.
• Collaborate with engineering and other cross‑functional teams to support product development, validation, and problem‑solving initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and implement process, equipment, and testing enhancements using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with a degree or a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a related role.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrated experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
• Experience building, modifying, installing, and instrumenting prototype components, systems, and vehicles for testing and evaluation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and analyzing test data and preparing technical reports.
• PC proficiency, including experience with spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting, problem‑solving, assembly, and fabrication skills.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment used in laboratory, proving ground, and field‑testing activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety, equipment operation, and job‑related certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation
• financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
• comprehensive wellness program
• an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $70,000.00-80,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job‑related criteria.