Engineering Test Technician

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

The Engineering Test Technician at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is primarily responsible for the electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing and evaluation of new and existing commercial and consumer fitness equipment. They will be required to build test stands, set-up, perform and monitor testing activities. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assemble, modify, validate, and maintain test equipment and related structural assemblies by reading and interpreting schematics, engineering drawings and sketches. 

• Take direction from senior staff on safe working procedures, use of equipment, recording of test data, and monitoring of results. 

• Perform all tasks as directed by Supervisor and Engineers. Provide accurate and timely documented results.  Communicate test results to appropriate engineering personnel. 

• Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems. 

• Perform “test to failure,” “test to learn,” and accelerated testing activities as part of the product development process.  

• Set up a variety of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment, product specific test equipment, and laboratory instrumentation for collecting data. 

• Perform software related functional, stress, and performance tests on products. 

 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Associate Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology (or similar) or an equivalent combination of education and experience based on a minimum of 3 - 6 years of testing in a lab environment and/or hands-on product knowledge

• Understanding of electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components, equipment, and systems. 

• Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition experience. 

• Familiarity with the use and safe handling of laboratory equipment and shop tools. 

• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office tools and have good verbal, writing and organizational skills to maintain all records and provide data to engineers and managers. 

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 

 

PREFERRED 

• Applied knowledge of strain gauge installation, instrumentation, and implementation 
• Applied knowledge of LabView tools and programming 
• Applied knowledge of Python script development 
• Applied knowledge of procedure or test creation and documentation and documentation revisions 
• Experience with the use of laboratory testing equipment to verify compliance with environmental requirements (such as temperature shock, vibration, thermal/humidity, and corrosion). 
• Applied knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, and micro-controllers. IDEC PLCs or Grove Opto22. 
• Applied knowledge of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other basic programming 
• Applied knowledge of Reliasoft systems and software 
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools – yellow, green, or black belt 
• Familiarity with efficiency programs such as 5S and Continuous Improvement 
• Welding, machining – mill, lathe, and CNC, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, etc. 

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply. 

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $48,700 - $67,800 annually.This role is categorized as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Schaumburg, IL 60173 and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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