Acceptance Testing Technician

Q-Lab; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Company retirement plan

Health, Vision, Dental

Paid time off & holidays

Safe, collaborative environment

Job summary

Q-Lab Corporation in Westlake, OH is seeking an Acceptance Testing Technician to perform testing from procedures and schematics, calibrate testers, and ensure quality of final assembly testers. The role requires wiring, safety checks, and documentation of issues to Quality and R&D teams.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years in mechanical/electrical assemblies, with the ability to read engineering documents and use basic measuring tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years assembly background experience in mechanical and/or electrical assemblies and controls or equivalent.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical skills and the ability to read engineering documents.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform mechanical/electrical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Acceptance Testing as approved by Product Engineer.
• Prepare testers for startup and testing; finish wiring or assembly as needed.
• Calibrate testers to standards and verify cycle capability.
• Document non-conformances and report issues to relevant teams.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Reading engineering docs

Mechanical assemblies

Electrical assemblies

Basic math skills

Use measuring instruments

Office software basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dial indicators

Feeler gauges

Pressure gauges

Voltmeter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking an Acceptance Testing Technician. This position will be responsible for performing the Acceptance Testing process as approved by the Product Engineer, working from test procedures, specifications, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and schematics. This role is responsible for performing quality checks of final assembly testers.

Responsibilities

• Perform Acceptance Testing process approved by Product Engineer
• Working from test procedures, specifications, mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics
• Prepare testers for startup and test
• Finish any wiring or assembly operations necessary before connecting power and water lines
• Check manual operations and safety devices
• Check for leaks and make necessary repairs
• Check for wiring errors and make necessary repairs
• Check for proper components, tags, and programming of Tester
• Calibrate testers to Q-Lab’s standards and preprogram customer’s cycles. Verify testers are capable of performing cycles
• Purge tester of any accumulated water, bleed air/water lines, and remove any materials used during the testing process
• Assign tester serial numbers, review order documents, verify all line items on the sales order are complete
• Document any unusual conditions and non-conformances encountered
• Summarize and report issues encountered to Assembly, Quality, and R&D personnel
• Ensure Acceptance Testing process is completed in a timely manner in order to maintain workflow and meet required ship dates
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to improve quality & reliability.
• Participate on continuous improvement teams
• Maintain equipment used and work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations

Required Skills/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years assembly background experience in mechanical and/or electrical assemblies and controls or equivalent
• Advanced mechanical and electrical skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents
• Basic math skills; basic statistical skills (e.g. – averages, min value, max value, etc.)
• Capability to perform mechanical and electrical assemblies

Desired Skills/Experience

• Functional understanding of the testers and how the various subsystems relate
• Use a variety of measuring instruments and gauges such as dial indicators, feeler gauges, pressure gauges, level, tape measure and volt meter, miscellaneous hand tools
• Successfully meet all training requirements (e.g. – IPC/WHMA standards)
• Working knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Who We Are

Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

We Offer

• Beautiful corporate headquarters conveniently located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.
• A Northeast Ohio Top Workplace environment – 12 years running!
• A proven track record of success.
• Excellent compensation package including year-end bonus and company-funded retirement plan.
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life.
• Generous Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
• Fun, friendly working atmosphere!

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