<p>Why Choose Us?</p> <p>Taylor Company, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is a dynamic global organization with a rich history of pioneering innovation and operating at the leading edge of manufacturing commercial foodservice equipment. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rockton, Illinois, the organization operates through distributorships in 125+ countries world-wide, providing business solutions for major foodservice operations. Taylor Company is a division of Middleby Corporation.</p> <p>Be a part of the team that is a leader in the food service industry. Free ice cream every day might be enticing but Taylor company is much more than ice cream! Taylor Company encourages employees to be the best they can be. Our business offers our employees the tools to learn and advance in their careers. With on site training and succession plans, Taylor sets up employees for success.</p> <p>Competitive salary with bonus opportunity, plus full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Short Term and Long Term Disability, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, 401k match, and other optional benefit coverages.</p> <p>Are you passionate about hands-on engineering, testing, and building innovative solutions? Join Taylor Company, a leader in commercial foodservice equipment, as a Design Engineering Lab Technician and be part of a team that brings ideas to life-from concept to production.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Build and test prototype equipment and refrigeration systems. </li><li>Support engineering projects through life cycle, performance, and compliance testing. </li><li>Design and maintain test fixtures and life cycle test stands. </li><li>Collaborate with engineers to evaluate fit, form, and function of new designs. </li><li>Document test procedures and results in formal engineering reports. </li><li>Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment. </li></ul> <p>What You Bring:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Associate degree in science, engineering, or technology. </li><li>Certifications: EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Type 1 & 2 or Universal). </li><li>Experience: Minimum 1 year in a related technical or lab role. </li></ul> <p>Key Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Refrigeration system fabrication, brazing, and leak detection. </li><li>Electrical wiring, harness building, and troubleshooting. </li><li>Data acquisition, instrumentation setup, and calibration. </li><li>Mechanical assembly, blueprint reading, and basic machining. </li><li>Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and basic computer networking. </li></ul>