Why Meridian Laboratory?
Discover why Meridian Laboratory is a great place to work. Explore our culture, values, benefits, and career opportunities.
What We Do:
We design and deliver industry-leading rotary electrical and polyurethane solutions for businesses across the globe.
Our Approach:
Genuine collaboration and bold innovation allow our team to create solutions that make a tangible impact every day. Here, your skills and creativity will help push the limits of what is achievable and shape products that set the global standard.
Our Commitment
Our Core Values:
Employee Driven
We cultivate a culture of growth and collaboration by empowering employees through skill-building and inclusive decision-making, ensuring every team member feels valued and respected.
Quality Is Paramount
A quality product is delivered on time, to spec, consistently. Every individual at every level is responsible for delivering a quality product. Quality is key to every part produced.
Achieve and Grow
We strive for remarkable achievements and take pride in our work, yet we remain humble, embracing the constant opportunity to grow and improve.
Exceeding Expectations
We prioritize over-delivering on our commitments, ensuring timely and clear communication, and maintaining trust through every interaction.
Embracing Challenges
We thrive on tackling challenges with curiosity and creativity, carrying the pioneering spirit into every project we undertake.
Meridian Named “Top Workplace” by Wisconsin State Journal
The honor is awarded to companies based on anonymous employee feedback on workplace culture and is calculated in partnership with a third-party research partner, Energage LLC.
The anonymous employee engagement survey consisted of 26 questions. The survey asks employees for their feedback on such factors as pay and benefits, direction, leadership, meaningfulness, and appreciation. Energage scores companies based on the responses.
The award cannot be bought; it is earned. For the 2026 winners list, 1,843 organizations were nominated, and 83 earned recognition as Top Workplaces in Greater Madison.
This year, we didn’t just earn a Top Workplaces award — we placed second among small-sized companies in our region.
Happy People Produce Great Results
Team Member Experiences
When people enjoy where they work and feel respected, supported, and proud of what they do, it shows in the results. As you walk through our doors, you’ll find a collaborative and energized environment where team members are empowered to succeed in their work and are proud of the products Meridian Laboratory produces.
Employee Benefits
We believe the best work happens when people feel cared for – and not just as employees, but as individuals. For us that means offering great benefits, flexibility when you need it, and perks that make a day to day difference. We want this to be a place where you can do your best work and enjoy it along the way. See what we have to offer:
Comprehensive Insurance
Financial & Career Growth
Beyond Just a Company
If you’re someone who likes to give back and be part of something bigger than the day-to-day, Meridian Laboratory may be the place for you. We give back in lots of ways – organizing food drives, packing groceries, stocking shelves with donated goods, mentoring students and providing internships, and backing STEM projects at universities and local schools.
The Future of Meridian Laboratory
The future of Meridian Laboratory is built on fresh ideas and meaningful impact. Passion, curiosity, and a drive to challenge the status quo shape how we move forward. If you want your work to make a difference and your voice to truly count, this is where you belong.
Our past has shaped who we are today, and understanding our journey helps you see where we’re headed.
Why Middleton?
Meridian Laboratory chose Middleton, Wisconsin, as our home for many reasons, but largely for the quality of life experienced here. Nicknamed the “Good Neighbor City,” Middleton is renowned for its safe neighborhoods, many outdoor activities and local businesses, a school district among the highest ranked in the state, and ultimately, a community that is inherently friendly and connected.
Middleton is a wonderful place to build a career and an even better place to call home.
The vibe here is ‘people first’
This article was initially published in the Wisconsin State Journal and Madison.com on March 21, 2026, and written by Michael Schroeder.
Think raw quotas and hovering bosses are the ticket to making widgets better and faster? Think again. Meridian Laboratory takes a totally different approach to get the leg up on competition. From selective hiring with an eye toward teammates who value collaboration to regular team-building events and a culture of appreciation, according to surveyed employees, the Top Workplace meets high standards by putting people first.
“When I came in, it was obvious that people are really the priority here,” says Nicole Biba, HR and purchasing coordinator, who joined the company in 2024. “There’s definitely an understanding that great people help make great products, so I feel like the entire vibe at Meridian is really people-focused and human-first.”
In addition to celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with gift cards and a holiday party at the end of the year, Meridian Laboratory hosts all-company events almost monthly, Biba says. “It’s great to be at a company that not only values its people but really walks the walk.”
The company has grown from fewer than 10 employees in 2013 to more than 40 today, but a company culture that prizes idea-sharing over hierarchical top-down management remains. Brian Morstad, vice president of operations, has been with the manufacturer, which makes electrical and mechanical components for automated machinery, throughout that growth.
“We are a very collaborative company,” Morstad says. “Everyone has a seat at the table. We are willing to be vulnerable. We design things, so we always have to throw out ideas, and people are willing to be vulnerable and throw ideas out there.”
Whatever an employee’s title, the individual and their ideas – whether the latter is put into practice or not – are respected, Morstad and others at the company say. Meridian Laboratory won the special award for “Clued in Senior Management,” reflecting a culture where employees strongly agree with the statement: “Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company.”
That’s certainly been Kristian Lopez’s experience. Lopez, a polyurethane production lead, has been at Meridian Laboratory for over six years. In all of that time, he says that he has always felt listened to by management and fellow employees. “It’s a great environment. The people there are awesome,” Lopez says. “It’s very friendly, and people are always willing to help others and open to teach you whenever you want to learn here.”
Collaborative Solutions That Power Worldwide Brands
