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With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
The Lab Technician plays a crucial role in the Global Brand & Product Development team, requiring meticulous attention to detail, strong technical skills, and effective communication. Collaborating with Product Engineering, Product Development, and Quality teams, they contribute to project goals, providing essential support for new product development, and production performance. Responsibilities encompass constructing test rigs, executing testing, and reviewing results.
Key Responsibilities:
70% Test Execution - Execute product testing following protocols in accordance with applicable test standards. This will include, but not be limited to, tests for: functional safety, mechanical operation, environmental conditions, reliability, performance, failure modes, and usability. Set up test rigs and document test procedures based on both internal and industry standards. Ensure test design follows lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as applicable and that all activities are completed on time.
10% Data Evaluation - Document test data clearly and accurately, following Standard Operating Procedures. Evaluate test failures, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Work with Test Engineer and/or Test Supervisor to determine any additional testing needed.
10% Project Planning - Participate on project teams and work directly with Product Engineers and Test Engineer to understand product and determine applicable testing. Offer input on suitable test rigs, recommend modifications to improve testing plans' effectiveness, and contribute to discussions on test methods, techniques, and tools.
5% Automation - Basic skills in developing code for PLC, PID and or Raspberry pi.
5% Maintenance - Participate in 5S organization in the lab and ensure work area(s) meet 5S standards.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Position reports to Lab Manager
This position has 0 direct reports
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience in a testing or laboratory environment.
Familiarity with 5S principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording.
Ability to follow SOPs and WIs precisely.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Possess excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Experience handling multiple concurrent project assignments
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience designing and building test rigs and fixtures
Proficient in the use of hand and measurement tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, drills, bandsaws, calipers, micrometers, and scales
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
No previous leadership experience
Preferred Leadership Experience:
No previous leadership experience
Certifications:
Technical certification in a related field is a plus.
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Decision Quality
Tech Savvy
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
- High school diploma and/or GED
- At least 2 years of work experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in a testing or laboratory environment
- Familiarity with 5S principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions precisely
- Experience handling multiple concurrent project assignments
- Experience designing and building test rigs and fixtures
- Proficiency using hand and measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, drills, and scales
- Technical certification in a related field
The Home Depot Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Home Depot and has not been reviewed or approved by The Home Depot.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching supports long-term savings alongside core pay. Retirement programs are consistently positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan enables discounted stock ownership as a core element of compensation. Equity opportunities complement wages and are accessible beyond full-time salaried roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit-sharing and store-performance bonuses offer additional earnings opportunities beyond base pay. Incentive programs are described as recurring and tied to store results.
The Home Depot Insights
What We Do
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced professionals. We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada and Mexico. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve upon their homes. Join The Home Depot team today and see for yourself why we are consistently ranked as a top Fortune 500 company.
