Test Operator

Lancesoft; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Test Lab Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and product testing in support of subsea umbilical products. The role combines hands-on assembly with setting up, operating, and documenting specialized test systems onsite in Mobile, AL.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years in industrial testing or related technical fields, with a strong focus on adherence to procedures, drawings, and acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial testing or similar technical environment.
• Hands-on technical work with adherence to procedures, drawings, or acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, terminate, instrument, and configure test articles and test systems for qualification, verification, production, and R&D testing.
• Set up and execute mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, dimensional, and other tests per procedures and API 17E requirements.
• Operate and monitor test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems while maintaining test parameters and equipment limits.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate test data; identify deviations and communicate them to Engineering, Quality, or Production leadership.
• Support R&D and product qualification through hands-on assembly, fabrication, test setup, troubleshooting, and non-routine configurations.
• Perform pre-use checks, area preparation, hazard assessments, and documentation while keeping equipment and work areas safe.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Test Operator Job Duration: 10+ months Est. Pay Range: 25.00 –27.00/hr. USD Work Type: Onsite

Overview/Responsibilities

The Test Lab Technician performs specialized mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and product testing supporting the qualification, verification, development, and manufacture of subsea umbilicals and related products. The position combines hands‑on mechanical assembly and test‑article preparation with setting up, operating, monitoring, and documenting specialized test systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, terminate, instrument, and configure test articles, fixtures, and test systems required for qualification, verification, production, and R&D testing.
• Set up and execute mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, dimensional, and other specialized testing in accordance with approved test procedures, project requirements, and applicable API 17E requirements.
• Set up, operate, and monitor specialized test equipment, instrumentation, measurement devices, and data acquisition systems while maintaining required test parameters and equipment limitations.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate test data and records;identify abnormal conditions, deviations, or unexpected results and communicate them to Engineering, Quality, or Production leadership as appropriate.
• Support R&D, product qualification, engineering investigations, and development of non-routine test configurations through hands‑on assembly, fabrication, test setup, troubleshooting, and execution.
• Perform pre‑use equipment checks, test‑area preparation, hazard assessments, and required documentation while maintaining test equipment, fixtures, tooling, and work areas in a safe and operational condition.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial testing, mechanical assembly, manufacturing, oil and gas, marine, cable, hydraulics, instrumentation, or a similar technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing hands‑on technical work requiring adherence to controlled procedures, specifications, drawings, or acceptance criteria.