Engineering Maintenance Technician

Internal Job Title: Lab Technician III

About the role

Working as part of a collaborative R&D team, the Lab Technician III will play an important role in keeping Fluidra's engineering laboratories, test equipment, and test fixtures safe, functional, organized, and ready for use. This is a highly hands-on role requiring strong mechanical aptitude, practical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work across a variety of trades and technical disciplines. The ideal candidate is a versatile, self-sufficient problem solver who is comfortable repairing equipment, building and modifying test fixtures, performing basic electrical and plumbing work, and using a wide range of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, modification, repair, teardown, and maintenance of test fixtures and laboratory equipment. – 35%
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical equipment used throughout the R&D laboratory. – 20%
• Disassemble, recycle, and properly dispose of obsolete or discarded products, test fixtures, and equipment. – 15%
• Provide hands-on support to Test Engineers and Technicians during product validation testing and other laboratory activities as needed. – 15%
• Use Microsoft Office applications and other tools to document repairs, maintenance records, equipment status, and related activities. – 5%
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment in accordance with 5S standards. – 5%
• Assist the engineering team with packaging, handling, and shipping product prototypes, samples, and equipment. – 5%

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, build, and modify equipment in a hands-on technical environment.
• Broad maintenance and fabrication skills with the versatility to work across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general construction tasks.
• Comfortable working with 120V/240V electrical equipment, including basic electrical wiring, outlets, circuits, and related components.
• Proficient with common hand and power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, and similar equipment.
• Comfortable building and modifying test rigs, fixtures, equipment supports, and other structures using materials and systems such as Unistrut, lumber, metal, piping, and common hardware.
• Willingness and ability to perform a wide variety of hands-on tasks as laboratory needs change.
• Strong observation, communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with machining, welding, fabrication, advanced electrical work, or similar skilled trades is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or Trade School a plus.

Benefits

• 2 weeks of paid vacation for non-exempt role.
• 11 paid Holidays.
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability.
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%).
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement.
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year.
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations.
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts.

Pay

Expected hourly rate is $40.00 - $45.00.

About Us

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover-Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things. Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.