Reliability-Focused Product Test Technician

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Health Savings Account

Vacation

Bonus eligibility

Educational reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Product Test Technician to support performance and reliability testing of engineered products. You will collaborate with engineering, NPD and sustaining teams to develop test procedures, methods, and equipment for product validation.

You will design and maintain test systems, analyze results, create lab reports, and assist in prototyping and calibration. Strong attention to detail and hands-on skills with CAD, data acquisition, and GCODE are

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in technical fields related to manufacturing and testing or a combination of education and experience.
• Proven problem‑solving ability with root cause analysis.
• Experience with formal lab reports and test documentation.
• Experience in participating in multiple projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with reading detail drawings and modifying or creating CAD files.
• Proficiency with measurement and inspection equipment.
• Proficiency with operation and troubleshooting of machine equipment.
• Experience with plumbing and building techniques.
• Ability to create and build prototypes from drawings and models.
• Experience with data acquisition and GCODE.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Detail oriented and hands-on with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates or optimizes test protocols for testing equipment to measure performance to product specification and support product development.
• Participate in the design, build and maintenance of test systems used in the engineering labs.
• Design, develop and execute test protocols relating to industry standards and building codes.
• Consult with engineering regarding testing procedures and methods to ensure robust techniques and review test results.
• Participate in formal risk analysis and guide development and test of components and systems.
• Participate in the competitive product evaluation process.
• Investigate and recommend test equipment needs and participate in purchasing and implementation of new and upgraded equipment.
• Work with Engineering in the development of product validation methods, plans and processes.
• Support activities to drive preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
• Support prototyping of new products with regards to machining, fabrication, and 3D printing.
• Actively track status of lab reports and lab improvements.
• Assist in the shipping and receiving of lab deliveries.
• Create purchase requisitions for lab equipment and consumables.

Skills

Test protocols

Lab equipment operation

CAD

Data acquisition

GCODE

Measurement tools

MS Office

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Product Test Technician to support performance and reliability testing of engineered products. You will collaborate with engineering, NPD and sustaining teams to develop test procedures, methods, and equipment for product validation.

You will design and maintain test systems, analyze results, create lab reports, and assist in prototyping and calibration. Strong attention to detail and hands-on skills with CAD, data acquisition, and GCODE are