Lab Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
As a Lab Engineer, you will conduct mechanical and electrical testing of connector products to support product validation, qualification, and failure analysis activities. You will help ensure accurate test execution, reliable data, and clear technical reporting while contributing to improvements in laboratory capabilities and testing methodologies
Our Team
You will be part of the Product Testing / Reliability / Quality Lab team and report to the Lab Manager. You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineering teams to support product testing and validation
What You Will Do
- Perform mechanical and electrical testing of connector products in accordance with applicable industry standards and internal test procedures.
- Operate Universal Testing Machines (UTM) and other laboratory equipment to evaluate force, durability, and product performance.
- Execute test plans, analyze results, document observations, and communicate clear technical conclusions.
- Prepare test reports, technical documentation, and presentations for key stakeholders.
- Support product development, qualification, validation, and failure analysis activities.
- Troubleshoot testing issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain laboratory safety, quality, equipment calibration, and testing requirements.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineering teams to address testing needs.
- Coach and mentor engineers and technicians on testing methodologies and laboratory practices.
- Evaluate new testing technologies, equipment, and methodologies that can enhance laboratory efficiency and capabilities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3-5 years of experience in laboratory testing, product testing, or quality testing.
- Hands-on experience using Universal Testing Machines (UTM) and force-testing methodologies.
- Experience conducting mechanical and electrical testing of connector products.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, test requirements, and test results and preparing technical reports
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience supporting product qualification, validation, or failure analysis activities.
- Experience coaching or mentoring engineers or technicians in laboratory testing methodologies.
- Experience evaluating or implementing new laboratory testing technologies, equipment, or methodologies.
- Experience supporting laboratory continuous-improvement initiatives
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Who We Are
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