Engineering Lab Technician

Bradford White Corporation; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Steel Tank Company is seeking a Laboratory Technician to follow established procedures and general testing protocols to support the Engineering team and testing projects. The role covers a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory operations in a testing environment.

Under general direction, you will conduct testing of materials, set up equipment, record data, perform calculations, and prepare technical reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in Applied Sciences or related technical degree preferred.
• 0–5 years of lab/testing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic mechanical/electrical mindset with hands-on application.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in data entry and data review.
• Ability to read and follow written test procedures and qualify results.
• Moderate physical labor including prototype builds and equipment movement.
• Occasional night/weekend work to support production pilot runs.
• Able to read and follow engineering drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products and reports results.
• Sets up and operates equipment following manufacturer instructions with limited supervision.
• Records and reviews data, performs calculations, and prepares advanced technical reports.
• Independently performs technical tasks.
• Responsible for qualitative analysis to verify process conditions and compile data.
• Assists in developing new testing procedures and guidelines.
• Works with lab supervisor to review testing requirements.
• Supports the identification of test equipment needs and procurement.
• Performs maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment.
• Prepares detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labor.
• Occasionally mixes chemical solutions for use in tests.
• Conducts regulatory compliance testing, on-demand and according to schedule.
• Evaluates the physical characteristics of raw materials and products.
• Determines requirements and fabricates/tests/validates new laboratory apparatus.
• Coordinates the use of production equipment and model shop resources.
• Builds advanced prototypes by reviewing assembly requirements and completing prototype assembly.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Read and follow procedures

Physical labor

Independent work

Data entry and data review

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Applied Sciences or related technical field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

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

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