Lab Technician - Product Testing & Development

At Voltex, we are passionate about delivering innovative, 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. 

• 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. 

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!