Product Testing Technician wMechanical or Automotive Experience

Are You Curious About How Products Perform in the Real World

As a Product Testing Technician youll play a critical role in evaluating materials and products to ensure they meet quality performance and industry standards. Using specialized laboratory equipment and established test methods youll conduct physical and mechanical testing analyze results and help validate products for demanding applications across industries such as automotive aerospace industrial components and rubber products.

In this hands-on role youll help ensure products can withstand real-world conditions including vibration pressure environmental exposure shock and other performance challenges. Your work will directly support quality control product development and process improvement efforts helping deliver reliable products that perform as designed.

As a key member of our Product Testing team youll put products and materials through their paces perform a variety of tests collect data and help ensure our products meet quality and performance standards.

• Conducting laboratory testing according to established specifications and test methods.
• Following daily testing schedules and work assignments to keep projects moving forward.
• Operating testing equipment and performing a variety of procedures within the lab.
• Collecting data performing basic calculations and accurately documenting results.
• Ensuring testing is completed correctly safely and on time.
• Developing a strong understanding of product specifications testing methods and quality standards.
• Following all safety and quality procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Working closely with team members to support quality control process improvement and product development initiatives.

• Every day is different.
• Hands-on work with products and materials
• Opportunities to learn and grow your technical skills.
• Play a direct role in quality and innovation.
• Be part of a team that values accuracy safety and continuous improvement.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to follow established procedures and specifications
• Basic math and calculation skills
• Dependable organized and able to manage multiple assignments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is an active hands-on role. Youll need to be comfortable:

• Lifting and moving materials up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Standing walking bending reaching kneeling and moving throughout the workday
• Working with testing equipment and laboratory materials
• Using close attention to detail and visual accuracy when conducting tests and inspections

Work with global companies and help bring products safely to market.

We value teamwork integrity collaboration and work-life balance.

Every project contributes to smarter product decisions and a better consumer experience.

Ethics. Mission. Employees. Me.

At Smithers we believe doing the right thing matters. We foster an environment where employees can grow professionally collaborate effectively and enjoy meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives.

If youre curious detail-oriented and enjoy finding answers through testing and analysis wed love to hear from you. Your next great challenge starts in the lab.

Benefits include 401k retirement plan medical wellness plan HRA/FSA plans vision dental disability life legal PTO vacation sick time holiday pay bereavement leave and more!

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Required Experience:

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