Test Lab Technician

Specialized Recruiting Group - Rochester Hills, Troy, & Clinton Twp, MI; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Specialized Recruiting Group in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Test Lab Technician for a full-time temporary opportunity in Rochester Hills, MI. The assignment is 3-6 months with potential for extension.

The role supports testing activities in an engineering lab, focusing on mechanical force testing. Ideal candidates have test lab experience or an engineering background and are comfortable working hands-on with test equipment such as Instron systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a test lab or an Associate Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Mechanical force testing experience preferred.
• Experience with Instron or similar testing equipment highly desirable.
• Comfortable working hands-on with testing equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to accurately follow test procedures and document results.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day testing activities within an engineering test lab
• Set up and perform mechanical force testing using Instron or similar test equipment
• Assist with test setup, equipment operation and collection of test data
• Follow established testing procedures and specifications
• Accurately document test results and testing activities
• Work with engineering team members to support testing needs
• Maintain an organized and safe laboratory work environment

Skills

Test lab experience

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on testing

Detail-oriented

Ability to follow procedures

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Instron or similar testing equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Test Lab Technician for a full-time temporary opportunity in Rochester Hills, MI. This position is expected to last approximately 3-6 months, with strong potential to extend.

The Test Lab Technician will support testing activities within an engineering lab environment, with a focus on mechanical force testing. We're looking for someone with previous test lab experience or an engineering education who is comfortable working hands-on with test equipment and instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day testing activities within an engineering test lab


• Set up and perform mechanical force testing using Instron or similar test equipment


• Assist with test setup, equipment operation and collection of test data


• Follow established testing procedures and specifications


• Accurately document test results and testing activities


• Work with engineering team members to support testing needs


• Maintain an organized and safe laboratory work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in a test lab or an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field


• Mechanical force testing experience preferred


• Experience with Instron or similar testing equipment highly desirable


• Electrical Engineering education preferred


• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail


• Comfortable working hands-on with testing equipment and instrumentation


• Ability to accurately follow test procedures and document results


• Full-time


• Temporary, approximately 3-6 months with strong potential for extension