Engineering Lab Technician

Primary Function: The Laboratory 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 Responsibilities: 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, etc. 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 Job Requirements: 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 protype 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 Adaptable, and creative mindset with aptitude in engineering and analytical studies