Testing Lab Technician Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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Rexnord Industries, LLC, a leading supplier in the Aerospace industry, is seeking a Test Lab Technician to assist in setting up, programming, and running various tests on mechanical parts and completing test reports for submission to customers. The role requires a strong understanding of materials, mechanical, and electrical engineering concepts that apply to our test procedures. This position requires a degree of independence in testing and problem- solving skills. The Technician works directly with engineering, management, and customers. The Technician performs all maintenance for testing area and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• The individual will use a combination of standard testing and new procedures and work under limited supervision to perform assigned tests
• Under direction of engineers and Sr. Lab Technicians, perform a variety of engineering and design duties such as drawing reviews, basic design of mechanical or electrical components on existing products, new products, assemblies, and tests
• Provide technical review of test design, fabrication, setup and operation to accomplish the desired test plan within the time and target budget
• Review and analyze test concepts
• Recommend the best materials, tolerances, choice of components, manufacturing method, or construction to accomplish function and minimize cost
• Select purchased components as necessary to best accomplish a desired function
• Proactively prepare basic design specifications and general arrangement of drawings of assemblies, machines, and test equipment as directed
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble components and parts
• Perform independent evaluation or validation of equipment by establishing operating conditions, devising performance tests, setting up apparatus, conducting tests, recording and analyzing results, modifying components, and recommend changes needed to improve equipment
• Ensure operation of equipment and product by completing preventative maintenance requirements, calibrating, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs or performing repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories
• Work closely with sales, marketing, engineers and customer personnel
• Interact with customers, provide input, and review proposed development

Job Requirements

Capabilities and Success Factors

• "This position is subject to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department and applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position".
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree or Trade School Certificate strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience working in a test lab completing tests of mechanical components or in a related area
• Previous experience using troubleshooting and data acquisition software desirable
• Knowledge of electrical and electronics preferred
• Mechanical background assembling testing equipment preferred
• Assists all levels of engineers with their tasks and assignments.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks related to testing of components within the business unit
• Adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position
• Serves as a resource to the Engineering team
• Assist in resolution of complex problems and issues
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Analytical thinker

Rewards

• Competitive Hourly Wage ($25-30/hr)
• Matching 401(k) contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) & Health Savings Accounts
• Critical illness and Accident Insurance, as well as Life Insurance, and an EAP
• Educational Reimbursement

How To Apply

Internal Associates must sign into career site www.regalrexnord.com, click Login, enter Username and Password then apply and upload a current resume. Regal Rexnord associates must be in good standing for consideration for job openings. This includes satisfactory or above ratings in job performance and no corrective actions, PIP's, disciplinary issues or warnings in the last 12 months.

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Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.