Production Test Technician

Sargent Manufacturing is a market leader in commercial door hardware. The company's customer base includes commercial construction, institutional and industrial markets. Included in our product offerings are windstorm certified locks, hardwired and wireless access control devices, designer levers and antimicrobial hardware coating.

Sargent Manufacturing ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Product Test Technician to join our Access & Egress Hardware Team. As a Product Test Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our mechanical and electromechanical products through meticulous testing and analysis. You will be responsible for conducting test setups, monitoring procedures, and collecting precise data.

This position will sit onsite hybrid between both New Haven and Berlin, CT offices full-time and report to the Manager of Test Lab & Model Shop.

What you will be doing 

• Conducting test setups, monitoring procedures, and accurately collecting data on mechanical and electromechanical products.
• Generating detailed reports and offering comprehensive interpretations of test results.
• Troubleshooting fixture issues and performing necessary repairs to maintain optimal testing conditions.
• Reviewing test requests, test reports, and maintaining meticulous records of all testing activities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to review testing methodologies and develop innovative methods and fixtures to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Serving as a direct point of contact for customers regarding test issues and results.
• Ensuring the maintenance of a professional and organized lab environment.
• Undertaking additional duties as assigned by management.

What we are looking for

• Must have mechanical experience and be able to lift up to 75lbs.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Mechanical inclination and proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Competency in utilizing force, torque, temperature, and voltage meters.
• Demonstrated innovation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business needs.

Preferred Skills

• Electrical wiring experience a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO17025 procedures.
• Familiarity with BHMA and UL testing procedures.
• Previous exposure to a laboratory environment.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical products.

The annual salary for this role is $61,000 - $75,000.

The final pay rate offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role.  Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 13 paid holidays
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee discounts

All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.