Lab Technician

Overview

The Laboratory Technician works primarily under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor and may interact with Product Engineers, Engineering Management and other functional areas as required. The primary duties are to support the new product development group in testing, validation and troubleshooting. A robust technical knowledge of electromechanical devices is required. The Laboratory Technician primarily works in a controlled environment lab space;

some duties may be conducted in manufacturing cells.

• Understand engineering and manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, prints, schematics and routings. Familiarity with basic pneumatic and hydraulic plumbing, as well as basic AC and DC circuits.
• Design, create and document test setups involving hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical controls. Use power supplies, relays, valves, test meters, pressure gauges, oscilloscopes and other test equipment. Knowledge of electrical circuits and fluidic system plumbing. Follow safety procedures for working with high‑pressure gases and liquids.
• Operate environmental test equipment to simulate customer and agency conditions and determine measurements such as minimum operating voltage, current, flow, pull‑in time, drop‑out time, operating pressure, burst pressure, cycle life, etc.
• Evaluate, collect and record electrical and mechanical data in PCs and logbooks. Communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental results to all levels of the organization as required.
• Maintain an intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel to create and maintain laboratory test documentation, including graphs, tables, flowcharts and statistical studies.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly to build test samples, mockups, prototypes and agency samples (UL/CSA/ETL/ATEX).
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of customer returns and occasional production parts to drive to root cause. Assist production supervisors in diagnosing internal failures by dissecting and analyzing subject units for proper assembly to the BOMs and drawings. Partner with Engineering to update BOMs and drawings as required. Inform Operations of continuous improvement opportunities to prevent reoccurrence.

• Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate professionally with all levels of the organization. Ability to work independently and on teams to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Conduct all work safely, including use of laboratory and production equipment. Use appropriate PPE as required and adhere to HSE practices, including waste disposal. Reinforce proper cleaning, maintenance and organization of the laboratory environment for other users.
• Participate in Kaizen events including Problem Solving, DOE, 6S, etc.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

• Minimum High School Education or GED.
• Preferred Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology, or pursuit of said degree.
• In lieu of an Associate’s Degree, two years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment producing high‑volume, high‑mix electromechanical products.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Employee is required to lift up to 50 lbs infrequently.
• Use hands to change tools, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is required to stand or walk frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Please Note:

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