Engineering Lab Technician

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician in Louisville, KY. The role centers on owned basket and drum sample review, cutting and sizing samples, and running tests to qualify form and function.

You will qualify parts using Instron, calipers, mics and other metrology equipment. The candidate will categorize samples, perform tests on welds and seams, investigate failures, and input findings into the database while coordinating with Quality Engineers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree strongly preferred.
• 2+ years’ technical experience in manufacturing quality or engineering lab.
• Experience handling and processing metal samples; stainless steel and aluminized drums favored.
• Proficiency with power tools and hand gauges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within large, cross-functional teams across levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to provide updates to leadership.
• Demonstrated ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Categorize and prepare samples according to SOP.
• Perform tests on drum weld and basket seam samples from lines.
• Investigate root causes of failures where applicable.
• Input findings into the database.
• Communicate findings to the Quality Engineer.
• Perform 5S activities and organize parts, samples, equipment and work areas.
• Oversee condition of testing equipment in the metrology lab; ensure operability.
• Provide accurate feedback on testing results.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
• Assist engineering with testing of modified supplier parts as needed.
• Support problem-solving with engineering staff.
• Support new product introduction activities.
• Assist with gauge calibration activities.

Skills

Technical experience

Cross-functional

Root cause analysis

Communication

Lab equipment

Power tools

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Mics

Instron

Database software

Job description

Position

Engineering Lab Technician

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You\'ll Create Possibilities

The AP2 Lab Tech owns the basket and drum sample review process. Requires taking samples of stainless‑steel baskets as well as aluminized drums. Cutting seams and welds into appropriate measurable sizes and running samples through a series of tests to qualify correct form and function. Qualifying the parts using Instron, calipers, mics and high‑powered microscopes.

Responsibilities

• Categorize and prepare samples according to standard operating procedures
• Perform tests on drum weld and basket seam samples received from the lines
• Investigate the root cause of the failures when applicable
• Input findings into the database
• Communicate findings to the appropriate Quality Engineer
• Perform 5S activity, organize parts samples, equipment and work areas
• Oversee the condition of all testing equipment within the metrology lab, dealing with sample processing
• Ensure all testing equipment is operable and provide accurate feedback
• Perform operator‑level preventive maintenance of lab equipment
• Assist engineering with testing of modified supplier parts as needed
• Support problem‑solving with engineering staff
• Support new product introduction activities
• Assist with gauge calibration activities

What You\'ll Bring to Our Team

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree strongly preferred
• 2+ years’ technical experience within manufacturing quality or engineering lab in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Experience handling and processing metal samples strongly preferred
• Proficiency with different types of power tools and hand gauges strongly preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively within large, cross‑functional teams spanning various organizational levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating across shifts and providing updates to leadership
• Demonstrated ownership of cross‑functional program deliverables, focusing on decisions that benefit the organization
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects to maximize output
• Computer savvy, able to learn multiple software programs and run them simultaneously
• Excellent teamwork skills; self‑starter
• Ability to balance priorities in a potentially high‑stress environment
• Ability to diagnose and perform root cause analysis and clearly communicate findings

Desired Qualifications

• Six Sigma training or certification
• Understanding and experience with schematics
• Experience managing a lab, including scheduling, resourcing and training
• Understanding of ESD and electronic lab conditions

Working Conditions

• Lab setting – must maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Off‑shift and weekend work may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.