Hardware Test Technician

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

The Hardware 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Applied knowledge of strain gauge installation, instrumentation, and implementation.
• Applied knowledge of Lab View 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 Opto
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• 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. Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement.

We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential.

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.

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