R&D Test Technician — Prototyping, Welding & Testing

Harmar; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Dental

Vision

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

The Harmar Mobility R&D team is seeking a hands-on R&D Test Technician in Sarasota, FL to build prototypes, perform tests, and support design improvements. You will work with mechanical and electrical systems, welding and machining, turning concepts into functional hardware.

Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving skills, read engineering drawings, and can collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to move prototypes toward production readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience assembling mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, sensors, and basic circuits.
• Proficiency in welding (MIG preferred).
• Experience with machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools and precision measurement instruments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced R&D environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify prototypes based on engineering drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing, collect data, and document results.
• Fabricate parts using manual machining equipment.
• Weld and fabricate components using MIG process as required.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in prototypes and test setups.
• Assist engineers with design improvements based on test results and observations.
• Maintain R&D shop equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Support root-cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Install sensors, wiring, instrumentation, and test fixtures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition prototypes toward production readiness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Welding (MIG)

Machining

Reading drawings

Tools & measurement

Problem solving

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Education

GED

Job description

The Harmar Mobility R&D team is seeking a hands-on R&D Test Technician in Sarasota, FL to build prototypes, perform tests, and support design improvements. You will work with mechanical and electrical systems, welding and machining, turning concepts into functional hardware.

Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving skills, read engineering drawings, and can collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to move prototypes toward production readiness.