About the role
Job Description:
ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with approximately $16 billion in revenue and 43,000 employees worldwide. The company operates through a decentralized and entrepreneurial culture, driving innovation and strong performance across its business segments.
The Safety Division within ITW Automotive delivers precision-engineered solutions to global OEMs and Tier customers, focusing on passive and active safety technologies that enhance quality, reliability, and performance.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Lab Technician to support product testing and validation activities for our ITW Safety division. This role works closely with the engineering team to perform electrical and mechanical testing, document results, and assist in preparing technical test reports.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical aptitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform electrical and mechanical testing on automotive components
• Support validation and performance testing
• Collect and document test data
• Prepare test reports
• Troubleshoot equipment issues
• Maintain lab organization
• Ensure safety and quality compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Required Qualifications
• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience with lab equipment
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Automotive development experience (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA)
• GD&T knowledge
• Ability to read schematics
• Experience with project tools
Work Environment
Lab, office, and manufacturing floor settings. Ability to lift materials with or without accommodation. Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation Information:
$24-29 per hour
We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Aplyr's read
Illinois Tool Works is a global leader in industrial manufacturing, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, technical services, and management roles.
What's promising
- •Strong global presence with operations in over 50 countries.
- •Diverse product portfolio reduces dependency on any single market.
- •Consistent financial performance with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
What to watch
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
- •Dependence on industrial and manufacturing sectors makes it vulnerable to economic downturns.
- •Limited public information about company culture and employee satisfaction.
Why Illinois Tool Works
- •Decentralized business model empowers individual units with autonomy.
- •Focus on 80/20 business process for operational efficiency.
- •Strong emphasis on innovation with significant investment in R&D.
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About Illinois Tool Works
ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a global industrial company that produces a diverse range of products and equipment, primarily focusing on engineered fasteners, components, and equipment for various industries.
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