At Voltex, we are passionate about delivering creative, high-quality electrical products to our customers across Australia. We pride ourselves on a hands-on, problem-solving culture that empowers our team to think critically, act decisively, and make a difference every day.
We're seeking a highly motivated and reliable Lab Technician to join our dynamic engineering and product development team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in testing, improving, and supporting the development of our product range — both current and new. This role suits someone who is self-driven, quick to understand tasks, and highly efficient in executing work with attention to detail.
**Key Responsibilities**
- New Product Testing: Execute structured and repeatable testing processes for new product development, ensuring reliable, consistent, and accurate test outcomes that support engineering decisions.
- Batch Testing: Perform batch tests on existing products to verify ongoing product consistency, compliance, and quality standards.
- Competitor Analysis: Conduct competitive product testing to generate comparative performance data, identify product advantages or gaps, and inform strategic product development.
- Mechanical & Installation Testing: Carry out mechanical and installation-based testing on products as required, including setup, failure testing, and real-world performance evaluation in our workshop or warehouse areas.
- Equipment Calibration & Tracking: Perform routine calibration of laboratory equipment and maintain accurate calibration records to ensure equipment remains within required tolerances.
- Fixture & Test Jig Setup: Develop and assemble appropriate test jigs, fixtures, and mounting setups for each product-under-test, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and careful attention to proper setup and alignment.
- Equipment Improvements: Perform minor modifications and improvements to lab equipment and test rigs to enhance testing accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
- Lab Maintenance: Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and functionality, ensuring all tools, fixtures, and equipment are in optimal working condition.
**Requirements**:
- A diploma or degree in engineering, electronics, mechanical, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Prior experience in a product testing or lab environment is highly desirable. Safety around high voltage equipment is our top priority.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to safely build and modify custom jigs and fixtures.
- Comfortable using tools and assembly equipment to prepare test articles.
- Ability to read and understand technical documentation, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
- Experience with data recording, reporting, and analysis, including Excel-based reporting.
**Benefits**
At Voltex, we're all about creating a supportive and exciting work environment. Here, your skills are valued, your achievements are celebrated, and your growth is encouraged.
Why you'll love it here:
- Free onsite parking
- Competitive pay + Growth by Sharing bonus scheme
- Supportive, inclusive, and fun work culture
- Set Monday-Friday hours
- Long-term, stable role in a future-focused company
- Enjoy our open-plan office with table tennis and a fully equipped gym
Join us and experience a workplace that matches your ambition and energy and values your years of experience as an electrician!
📌 Lab Technician - Product Testing & Development
🏢 Voltex Electrical
📍 Adelaide