Engineering Lab Technician

HYDAC International; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plan

Paid holidays

PTO

401k with company matching

FSA account

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

HYDAC International is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to perform tests, generate reports, and maintain lab equipment. You will conduct product performance tests, calibrate equipment, and develop testing methods while supporting the lab staff.

The role requires self-motivation, adherence to procedures, and the ability to train junior technicians. A two-year degree and related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or government regulations.
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product performance tests and calibrations.
• Maintain and calibrate lab test equipment.
• Develop specifications and testing methods.
• Setup of test equipment.
• Generate and execute test documents and reports.
• Keep the lab environment clean and in good working order.
• Troubleshoot and determine root cause of failures.
• Assist and train Level C and B technicians.

Skills

English proficiency

Blueprint reading

Technical writing

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for any demand our customers require.

The Engineering Lab Technician will be required to conduct tests as required by the Engineering Department or Product Managers, to generate necessary test reports, and maintain lab test equipment and environment.

You will make an impact in this role by:

• Conduct product performance tests and calibrations.


• Help maintain and calibrate lab test equipment.


• Develop specifications and testing methods.


• Setup of test equipment.


• Assist Lab Manager or Lab Supervisor to establish new test methods and equipment.


• Generate and execute test documents and reports.


• Keep the lab environment clean and in good working order.


• Product calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of contamination sensors.


• Meets all requirements for Level C and B technicians.


• Assists and trains Level C and B technicians.


• Required to meet and maintain expert level training according to laboratory training matrix.


• Troubleshooting and determining root cause of failure.


• Able to perform various test or calibration with minimal or no supervision according to laboratory training matrix.


• Follow specifications and testing methods.


• Help to execute routine laboratory tasks.


• Plus other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Key skills and attributes include:

• Able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.


• Must be able to understand blueprint information. Basic understanding of instrumentation operation.


• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.


• Self-Starter and Motivator: Able to develop effective relationships with distributors, regional sales managers, and customers.

To be considered for the Engineering Lab Tech role, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school


• Six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.

HYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.