Engineering Lab Technician

Overview

Primary Function
The Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for following established procedures and/or general testing protocols to complete component/product life, performance, or compliance testing projects to support the Engineering team and projects. Under general direction, responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory operations in a laboratory testing environment.

• Conducts testing of the organization’s raw materials, in-process products, and finished products and reports results and conclusions
• Sets up and operates special equipment and apparatus following manufacturer’s instructions with limited supervision
• Concisely records and reviews data and results, performs advanced calculations, and prepares advanced technical reports, including conclusions and recommendations
• Independently performs technical tasks
• Responsible for qualitative analysis to verify process conditions and compile research data
• Assists in the development of new testing procedures and guidelines to perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures
• Works with lab supervisor to review the requirements for component and/or product testing
• Supports the identification of the need for additional test equipment and if the equipment must be fabricated in-house or purchased
• Performs difficult maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order
• Prepares detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labor required
• Occasionally mixes chemical solutions for use in tests, as required
• Conducts regulatory compliance testing, on-demand and according to schedule
• Evaluates the physical characteristics of raw materials and products such as strength, permeability, disintegration, etcetera
• Determines requirements and fabricates, installs, tests, and validates new laboratory apparatus, as required; coordinates the use of production equipment and model shop resources
• Builds advanced prototypes by reviewing assembly requirements from Engineering drawings, securing required materials from stock, and completing prototype assembly

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree in Applied Sciences (or related technical degree) preferred
• 0-5 years’ experience in a fast paced, customer-focused environment
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or technical mindset and understanding with hands-on application
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Problem solving capabilities both independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong detail-oriented data entry and data review experience required
• Ability to independently read, comprehend, and follow written test procedures and qualify results
• Position requires moderate physical labor including prototype builds, appliance modifications, preparing appliances for testing, and equipment/product movement throughout the facility
• Minimal night/weekend work required to support production pilot runs
• Must be adaptable and enjoy creativity in a constantly evolving research laboratory environment
• Requires advanced knowledge in using laboratory instruments to prepare for and perform tests
• Creative mindset with aptitude in engineering and analytical studies

• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) based on specific job tasks, including but not limited to steel-toe/composite boots, gloves, aprons, protective sleeves, safety eyewear, and hearing protection to ensure a safe working environment.
• Regular movements such as bending, kneeling, reaching, tilting, and rotating products utilizing primary muscle groups to perform tasks such as connecting, inspecting, and testing products.
• Frequent use of upper and lower body muscle groups to move/lift/reposition products and test apparatus.
• Regular kneeling at ground level as well as climbing ladders up to 8ft to assemble, test, install, and repair products
• Regular use of various hand tools that require adequate twisting to secure attachments to products.

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