Instrument Testing Technician
Are you ready to play a critical role in ensuring the precision and reliability of cutting-edge laboratory instruments? We’re looking for a detail-oriented Instrument Testing Technician to join our team and make an impact in the world of lubricant analysis.
In this role, you’ll be hands-on with advanced testing, calibration, and quality control procedures for our state-of-the-art instruments. You’ll troubleshoot performance issues, verify compliance with industry standards, and collaborate across departments to drive innovation and maintain our reputation for excellence.
Who Are We?
The Savant Group is a dynamic consortium of internationally recognized companies based in Midland, Michigan, serving the lubrication, transportation, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Our member companies—Savant Labs, Tannas Company, King Refrigeration, the Institute of Materials and Center for Quality Assurance—each offer specialized products or services, working collaboratively to deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers worldwide.
We’re driven by a shared set of values that guide everything we do: service, integrity, quality, continual learning, collaboration, and hard work. These principles shape our culture and fuel our commitment to innovation, professionalism, and long-term growth.
As we expand our global reach, we continue to provide world-class products and services that support the technical advancement of lubricants, fuels, and related fluids.
Why Join Us?
Aside from the fringe benefits or your compensation, the Savant Group takes employee satisfaction above and beyond. In addition to your fringe benefits, you will also get the following benefits by joining the Savant Group:
- A friendly and welcoming environment
- Flexibility, work-life balance
- Career growth, learning and development
- Employee purpose, recognition and appreciation
- A diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce
About the Role
The Instrument Testing Technician performs testing, calibration, and quality control on lubricant analysis instruments, troubleshoots issues, ensures compliance with standards, and supports process improvements, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve manufacturing and quality goals.
The responsibilities and duties described in this job posting are meant to provide a general overview of the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and skills required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages incoming and outgoing instruments in the quality control database.
- Conducts wiring verification on manufactured instruments and provides updates for
- Configures computers for instrumentation software.
- Evaluates instrument operations based on expected functionality
- Interprets test results based on pass/fail criteria and troubleshoots certification concerns
- Controls Work Instruction updates for instrument certification.
- Prepare certification documents for final quality assurance process.
- Function test components for customer orders.
- Maintains the organization of the Testing and Certification laboratory including tools, consumables, and supplies.
- Promotes safety and good housekeeping practices in the laboratory for assigned test areas including timely clean-up of test areas and apparatus, sample, and reference fluid management, maintaining adequate chemical/test material stock levels, and follow documented safe operational procedures.
- Troubleshoot problem areas associated with the systems and offer resolutions.
- Inspects incoming and outgoing instrumentation, parts and components.
- Assists with testing reference oils for certification and communication results.
- Understanding of all Tannas and King Instruments.
- Supports technical services with creating specific task procedures for customers and distributors.
- Assists Technical Development with calibration procedure with new instrumentation.
- Works with leadership to identify and pursue professional growth opportunities.
- Assists technical support team by responding to customer emails.
- Training Lead for new employees. Creates unique training schedules and gathers training documentation.
Skills & Experience:
- Associate’s degree in electrical, mechanical or electronics, computer science or related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a technical/quality environment, with strong mechanical expertise required. At least one year’s experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, high, and low AC voltage, to include solid state and electronic applications.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with electronics, tooling, machining, and computers.
- Soldering, brazing, and welding experience.
- Experience using a table saw and hand/power tools.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow work instructions guidelines.
- Sharp attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Self-starter, strong work ethics with the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organization, facilitation, and project management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities efficiently.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Competitive Health Coverage for you and the family
- Life, Disability and Accident Coverage for a peace of mind and security
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Flexible Work Schedules
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a strong company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Employee Events
- Wellness Program
If you're passionate about what you do and looking to learn and grow, visit our www.savantgroup.com to explore more.
Apply today to become a Instrument Testing Technician at The Savant Group and start a fulfilling career with a global leader in the lubrication industry.
