Engineering Lab Technician I

Orscheln Group; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Orscheln Farm and Home seeks a dedicated testing technician to perform validation, gauging and data-acquisition tasks across design, development and manufacturing. You will document results, maintain schedules and coordinate with internal teams and outside labs.

The role requires a high school diploma and about 3 years’ related experience; familiarity with blueprints, test gauges, and instrumentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ testing/gauging/data acquisition experience preferred.
• Understand blueprint and product specifications and communicate findings clearly.
• Must perform safety-critical testing and adhere to 6S & Safety Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing according to specifications, drawings and expectations.
• Set up and complete product validation testing.
• Maintain test schedules and fill out test reports with accurate data.
• Coordinate lab work with other departments and outside labs.
• Assist with warranty evaluations and data entry in systems.
• Support continuous improvement opportunities by recommending product improvements.
• Follow safety guidelines and ensure compliance with government regulations.

Skills

Excel

Word

Data entry

Statistics

Communication

Blueprints

Gauging

Data acquisition

Strain gauge

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Electrical DC 5V/12V/24V

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Test gauges

Data acquisition systems

Digital multimeter

Job description

Work Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent lawful resident of the U.S.

Summary:

Perform a variety of testing work in design, development, manufacturing and troubleshooting of all Orscheln Products to meet customer expectations which include both external and internal customers.

Preferred Educational Experience:

High School diploma, with additional education or work experience.

Preferred Work Experience:

Applicable work experience will also be considered. Preference would be given to individuals possessing a minimum of three (3) years’ experience, especially in areas of testing, gauging, data acquisition, and technical reports. Work experience that includes knowledge of Orscheln products is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform all safety critical functions. The product must be built to the designated specs approved and cannot be deviated or substituted. The control, performance and tolerance are essential for the part to function so that it does not jeopardize public safety or it’s compliance with government regulations.
• Must be able to recognize and call the critical characteristic symbols as listed on the blueprints.
• Setup and complete product validation testing according to specifications, drawings and other expectations.
• Maintain test schedule.
• Fill Out Test Report with proper information
• Recommend product improvement opportunities
• Coordinate lab work with other departments as required
• Coordinate resources to keep tests running continuously when required
• Coordinate testing with outside labs as required
• Coordinate testing aspects of production sample submission
• Basic test lab equipment usage knowledge
• Instrumentation Usage
• Basic Maintenance on equipment
• Chemical Lab Testing
• Salt Spray Testing
• Assist with Warranty evaluation and reports
• Maintain and update QR and TR data system
• Follow all 6S & Safety Guidelines
  • Safety
  • Sort
  • Straighten
  • Scrub
  • Standardize
  • Sustain

Non-Essential Functions:

• Work with customers as required.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.
• Travel as Required.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, database entry for job tracking.
• Understanding of basic statistics.
• Communication skills- Written and Verbal
• Understand blueprint and product specifications
• Use and recommend test gauging and data acquisition
• Strain gage application and instrumentation
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Basic understanding of Electrical DC 5V, 12V and 24V circuits.
• Basic hand and power tool usage.

Physical Requirements:

• Data entry
• 20% of the time sitting
• Some bending/stooping
• Lifting less than 50 lbs
• Climate controlled environment

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Orscheln Products to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.