Laboratory Technician

OPmobility; Lublin; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility, a world-leading automotive innovator, is looking for a test-oriented associate to join its lab team in Poland. You will participate in validation tests, document results and support equipment maintenance with a focus on safety and precision.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree, speaks fluent English, and has some internship in automotive or a test laboratory. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing methods and ensure quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Fluent English required.
• Knowledge of plastic materials.
• Significant internship in automotive industry or a test laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tests according to the established schedule and procedures.
• Write and follow up test reports.
• Improve test facilities and working conditions.
• Maintain a multi-skill chart showing testing skills and train peers.
• Ensure environmental and energy safety and proper waste management.

Skills

Fluent English

Team spirit

Respect for individuals

Listen

Communication

Be autonomous

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Office software and acquisition software

Sensors handling

Electrical/mechanical tools

Job description

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Main Missions

• Follow and carry out tests of validation plans and test requests that are under his responsibility
• Participate in the development activities of laboratory resources or professions

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Carry out tests:

• Carry out the tests according to the established schedule and in compliance with the procedures
• Carry out the tests in the presence of the customer if necessary.
• Check the correct operation of the test equipment and choose the appropriate measuring instruments
• Identify overload periods
• Analyse the results
• Participate in corrective actions and propose solutions
• Anticipate the need for parts and equipment and refer to the Validation Manager and/or the Group Leader
• Report errors and inconsistencies in procedures where appropriate
• Identify parts for testing and ensure their fate
• Clear, tidy and clean the work area at the end of the test

Responsibility 2: Write and follow up test reports

• Write reports in order to comprehensively record the test conditions, illustrate the reports
• Follow up the reports, from drafting, through corrections, to dissemination. Respecting the department's and the service's distribution deadlines.
• For technicians who are responsible for following up a validation plan, fill in the summary pages.

Responsibility 3: Act to improve test facilities and working conditions:

• Report failures in test equipment and measuring instruments.
• Participate in the development of test equipment and methods
• Participate in the improvement of the working and storage space

Responsibility 4: Ensure the versatility of the group

• Maintain a multi-skill chart showing the skills acquired in testing
• Train employees in the tests of which they have knowledge

Responsibility 5: Environmental and Energy Safety

• Respect waste management and chemical product identification guidelines
• Participate in updating or defining safety and tidying instructions (5S).

Profile

Personal Background

• Associate Degree
• Fluent English
• Knowledge of the materials plastic
• Significant internship in the automotive industry or a test laboratory

Job Technical Skills

• Computer skills (office software and acquisition software)
• Practice of physical measurement (sensors, etc.)
• Handling of various tools (mechanics, electricity, etc)

Job Soft Skills

• Team spirit
• Respect for individuals
• Sense of the common good
• Listen
• Communication
• Be autonomous

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.