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Engineering Test Technician II

Life Fitness


Job Location:

Schaumburg, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 53800 - 75600
Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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 berequiredto build test stands set-up perform andmonitortesting activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assemblemodify validateandmaintaintest equipment and related structural assemblies by reading and interpreting schematics engineeringdrawingsand sketches.

  • Takedirectionfromsenior staffon safe working procedures use of equipment recording of test data and monitoring of results.

  • Perform alltasksasdirected by Supervisor andEngineers.Provideaccurateandtimelydocumented results.Communicatetest results toappropriate engineeringpersonnel.

  • Use schematics diagrams written and verbaldescriptionsor defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components equipmentor systems.

  • Perform test to failuretest to learn andacceleratedtestingactivities as part of the product development process.

  • Set up a variety of electrical mechanicalandpneumatic test equipmentproduct specifictest equipmentand laboratory instrumentation for collecting data.

  • Perform softwarerelated functional stressand performance testson products.

REQUIREMENTS

  • AssociateDegree in Electrical or MechanicalTechnology(or similar)or an equivalent combination of education and experiencebasedon a minimum of 3 - 6 years of testingin alab environment and/orhands-onproduct knowledge

  • Understanding ofelectronic mechanicaland pneumatic components equipmentandsystems.

  • Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition experience.

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

  • Proficiencywith the use ofMicrosoftOffice toolsand havegoodverbalwritingand organizational skills tomaintainall records and provide data to engineersandmanagers.

  • Mustbe able to lift 50 lbs.

PREFERRED

  • Applied knowledge of strain gauge installation instrumentation andimplementation

  • 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 PLCs or Grove Opto22.

  • Applied knowledge ofArduino Raspberry Pi or other basic programming

  • Applied knowledge ofReliasoftsystems 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 printingetc.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strengthwe think customer firstplay as one team andraise the bar on fitness innovationin the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives. If youre ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing we invite you to apply.

Want to take the next step in your careerLife 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. If you feel the position is right for you we invite you to apply. Well work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description then well hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If its not the right opportunity this time well always let you know.

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 $53800 - $75600 role is categorized as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable actual salary will vary based on applicants education experience skills and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Life Fitness Schaumburg 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. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regardingemploymentrecruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship status disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process including the post-offer stage and will only correspond through @ or @ domain email addresses or for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.


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