Engineering Technician- Hydro Lab

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity  part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and working with innovative products? We're looking for a detail-oriented Mechanical Lab Technician to join our engineering team and play a critical role in testing, validating, and improving product  this role, you'll work alongside Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers to support product development through mechanical and hydro testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute mechanical and performance testing for new and existing products using established test procedures and standards.

Set up, configure, and operate test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation to support development and validation activities.

Test production components and prototypes to evaluate functionality, reliability, and performance.

Collaborate with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams to investigate product performance and support development projects.

Accurately document test results, observations, and conclusions in technical reports and engineering databases.

Analyze and verify test data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and repeatability.

Interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and test plans.

Utilize precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and microscopes for product inspection and evaluation.

Support calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Identify opportunities to improve testing methods, laboratory equipment, safety practices, and overall lab efficiency.

Assist with preventive maintenance activities and contribute to a safe, organized laboratory environment.

What We're Looking For Strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and technicians.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly document and communicate testing observations and results.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Comfortable working in a laboratory and testing environment with various mechanical systems and equipment.

Qualifications Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent post-secondary education in Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in a mechanical testing, laboratory, manufacturing, product development, or engineering support environment.

Experience using precision measurement tools and…