Lab Engineer

Atkore International Group Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lab Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves testing and data recording of innovative products to achieve crucial third-party certifications. You will collaborate with design teams and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll play a key role in product development and testing. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to impactful projects that power and protect the world. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and innovation!

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of lab-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Product standards and Conformity assessment programs (UL, CSA, NSF, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform tests for UL, CSA, FM, ASTM, IEC compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and enter data into certification reports.

Skills

Engineering Software (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Lab Engineer to be based out of our Hobart, IN facility. Reporting to the Lab Manager, this person will be responsible for performing the testing and data recording of new and improved Atkore products to achieve third-party certifications on our electrical, safety, and infrastructure products. This position will also participate in new product development teams to explain testing and procedures that will need to be done.

What you’ll do :

• Perform tests to determine UL, CSA, FM, ASTM, IEC, etc. compliance
• Properly perform testing with respect to the outlined procedure(s) and safety requirements
• Coordinate with the Lab Manager and UL engineers to submit test data for markings or audits
• Collect, analyze, and enter data into test and certification reports, manuscripts, and other documents
• Coordinate testing with bookings and manage projects for on-time delivery of results
• Assist design & new product development teams in analyzing data to determine reasons for non-compliant results
• Ability to assist with design recommendations

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 0-2 years of lab-related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Engineering Software (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Understanding of Product standards and Conformity assessment programs (UL, CSA, NSF, etc..)
• Strong Organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your new hire “Immersion” so that you are ready to rock in your new role
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role
• Have become familiar with current offering of Atkore Products
• Familiarize yourself with lab equipment and related protocols

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Work closely with the Lab Manager to achieve third party certifications on our electrical, safety, and infrastructure products
• Prep relevant reports such as certification reports and manuscripts
• Learn how to perform tests to determine UL, CSA, FM, ASTM, IEC, etc. compliance

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Begin to work independently to achieve third party certifications on all lines of our products
• Analyze data to determine reasons for non-compliant results in product design and development
• Properly perform testing with respect to the outlined procedure(s) and safety requirements

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $ 63,200 - $86,900 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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