Test Technician – Product Testing

Smiths Group•Morton Grove, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician role reports to the Lab Manager within the Innovation Group. The Test Technician leads the assembly of prototype mechanical seals, conducts tests, analyzes and interprets data to ensure prototypes meet product requirements, while documenting findings and sharing insights with the team. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a safe work environment, troubleshooting equipment and prototype issues, and contributing ideas for the design of test equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
≥2 years' experience in similar hands-on role
Apprenticeship with manufacturing organization with focus on mechanical engineering
Technical hobby that incorporates analytical or creative thinking

Responsibilities

Willingness to learn new equipment, processes and methods
Interpret engineering drawings, test specifications and requirements
Assist innovation and engineering teams with test plans and experiments
Understand P&ID, valves, regulators, controllers, cooling system and sensors
Assembly and test prototype products
Carrying out tests using bespoke test equipment
Recording new processes and findings
Create written and graphed test data reports to help conclude the outcome
Present data to testing groups and stakeholders and provide insight on key test events
Part processing - experimenting using manufacturing methods to meet final requirements
Reconfigure equipment to complete nonstandard tests, based on requirements, design, and planning
Self-manage tasks using planning tools
Follow safety requirements and 5S workplace organization
Drive the creation of written risk assessments
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives
Management of inventory for key NPD projects
Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA’s: for both testing equipment and new products
Creating test procedures and SOPs for development projects
Basic CAD skills
Attention to details