Entry-Level Product Test Technician - Foodservice Equipment

Clark Associates, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark’s RaD (Research & Development) team evaluates the reliability, safety, and quality of new products in development and existing in-market products, including field issues and customer complaints.

Today that scope is primarily large commercial foodservice equipment, and it is expected to expand over time to include other product categories such as non-durable goods, furniture, and industrial equipment for our private label products.

Responsibilities

• Follows written test procedures and engineer instructions to execute functional, safety, and reliability tests on commercial foodservice equipment.
• Sets up test fixtures, products, and instrumentation, and tears down test setups at the completion of each test.
• Installs and wires thermocouples, sensors, and data acquisition (DAQ) equipment according to test plans.
• Runs repetitive test cycles, such as door cycling, duty cycles, and endurance testing, and tracks cycle counts accurately.
• Records test data, observations, and photos in logs and data sheets; flags anomalies, failures, or deviations to the test engineers.
• Performs routine checks on product condition, including inspection for damage, wear, leaks, or abnormal operation during testing.
• Assists with sample receiving, preparation, labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Performs basic cleaning and upkeep of test equipment, tools, and the test lab work area.
• Supports the test engineer with routine calibration checks and equipment maintenance as trained.
• Works within testing priorities set by the test engineer and communicates status and completion timing as work progresses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Clark’s RaD (Research & Development) team evaluates the reliability, safety, and quality of new products in development and existing in-market products, including field issues and customer complaints.

Today that scope is primarily large commercial foodservice equipment, and it is expected to expand over time to include other product categories such as non-durable goods, furniture, and industrial equipment for our private label products.