Lab Test Technician: Automation & Data-Driven Testing

Culligan Water; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Culligan Water is seeking a Test Technician to join the testing lab, setting up and running performance tests on Culligan water treatment products.

You will work with Engineers to assemble test units, collect data, and develop automation within the lab, contributing to product improvement and new developments.

The role requires an Associate degree, 2+ years of lab test experience, and strong communication skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering Technology or Test Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years experience carrying out test plans in a laboratory environment.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Entry-level knowledge or ability to learn basis of automation for lab software deployment
• Basic data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble test units and test equipment in the testing lab.
• Perform industry standard and lightly customized tests from sketches and schematics.
• Perform multiple testing projects simultaneously.
• Collect samples and measurements according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage multiple performance tests simultaneously.
• Report accurate and timely testing results in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Prepare reports as requested based on collected data.
• Handle and dispose of chemical solutions under supervision of Engineering Manager.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures to support current processes.
• Follow established safety guidelines and properly maintain safety equipment.
• Sustain, clean and keep lab organized.
• Develop moderately complex automation deployments within the lab.
• Propose and implement 5S organization improvements.
• Assist Test Engineers in test project planning as needed.
• Develop technical competency in the understanding and application of Culligan standard product technologies and Culligan products.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Test planning

Data analysis

Automation basics

Lab equipment handling

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical wiring

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Test Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Culligan Water is seeking a Test Technician to join the testing lab, setting up and running performance tests on Culligan water treatment products.

You will work with Engineers to assemble test units, collect data, and develop automation within the lab, contributing to product improvement and new developments.

The role requires an Associate degree, 2+ years of lab test experience, and strong communication skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Full-time with competitive benefits.