Test Technician Lab

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to Expect

The Test Technician is responsible for leading and delivering all on‑site testing activities supporting Research & Engineering (R&E) new product development and site assembly testing operations. This role combines hands‑on technical testing expertise with site supervision, safety leadership, and operational coordination.

The position has accountability for the safe, accurate, and timely execution of high‑pressure prototype and production testing, utilising specialist tests. The role supports critical business objectives by enabling research and development projects to complete validation requirements and transition successfully into production.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Has advanced and specialized expertise in an analytical/technical processes, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area
• Proposes improvements to processes and methods
• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve department objectives
• Exercises judgment to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others
  
  

Job Profile

• Has advanced and specialized expertise in an analytical / technical process, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
• Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area.
• Proposes improvements to processes and methods.
• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve department objectives.
• Exercises judgment to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
  
  

Keys to Success

• Requires developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/technical area to perform the most complex work
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
• Serves as team lead, may allocate work and provide guidance to team members
• Acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but is not a supervisor
  
  

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 8-10 years of experience
• No degree requirements
  
  

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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