R&D Lab Technician

Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.

Position Purpose

As an R&D Lab Technician at Sleep Number, you will deliver specialized technical support for new product development and strategic continuation engineering initiatives. The R&D Lab Technician role encompasses expertise in electromechanical testing, prototype fabrication, troubleshooting, and the effective utilization of proprietary laboratory equipment to ensure innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

Lab Operations & Testing

• Conduct standard lab tests in the R&D lab environment.
• Compile and maintain test reports, procedures, prototype requests, equipment specification, equipment warranty data, service and maintenance logs.
• Assist others in conducting performance testing of electromechanical assemblies using test instrumentation.
• Maintain R&D test lab supplies to support electrical and mechanical test needs.
• Assist others with design validation & verifications along with reliability/durability testing for new products both before and after product launches.
• Perform periodic maintenance, calibration & repair of test equipment.
• Develop fixtures & prototypes to test competitive products and evaluate performance.

Position Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in engineering technology or equivalent area of study.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in an R&D test lab, specifically an electro-mechanical lab test and development environment.
• Experience conducting design validation & verification tests.
• Experience with mechanical and textile testing (compression/tensile, load, spring rate, etc.)
• Experience with PLC programming and common data acquisition systems.
• Experience in electronics (PCBA) assemblies is a plus.
• Must be able to lift, with or without accommodation, up to 50 lbs.; team lift of up to 100 lbs.
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• This position requires onsite work at Sleep Number’s headquarters in Minneapolis
• Standard business hours, Monday-Friday, with evening or weekend support as needed

Hourly Pay Range: $30.05 -$37.10

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all team members that are consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.