R&D Lab Technician I — Electrical Testing & Validation

Manpower; Cokato (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Manpower seeks an R&D Technician I to join a collaborative engineering team, focusing on product testing, validation, and manufacturing support. You will perform laboratory electrical testing and document results, support new product development, and help resolve manufacturing issues.

The role emphasizes detailed documentation, BOM reviews, and cross-functional teamwork across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement and successful product

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical/elec-mech fields.
• Experience in manufacturing, product development, testing or engineering support.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of electrical products and maintain testing records.
• Collect, analyze, and document test results to prove performance and reliability.
• Assist with new product development through testing and technical input.
• Support manufacturing by addressing technical issues and product improvements.
• Review and update engineering documentation and BOMs, work instructions, and procedures.
• Assist with technical document control and product manuals.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Maintain quality logs and inspection documentation to support quality initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, and Customer Service.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Technical writing

MS Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Electrical Technology

Electronics

Electro-Mechanical Technology

Mechatronics

Related field

equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

CAD (basic)

Job description

Manpower seeks an R&D Technician I to join a collaborative engineering team, focusing on product testing, validation, and manufacturing support. You will perform laboratory electrical testing and document results, support new product development, and help resolve manufacturing issues.

The role emphasizes detailed documentation, BOM reviews, and cross-functional teamwork across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement and successful product