Laboratory Engineering Technician

haier; Concord (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Laboratory Engineering Technician to support regulatory and non-regulatory testing of Dryers and washer-tub capacities in Louisville, KY. You will collaborate with engineering to ensure compliant test setup, execution, and reporting.

The role requires mid-level lab operations experience, governance of test equipment and calibration programs, and the ability to lead tasks with minimal supervision while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Engineering Test Procedures (ETPs).
• Thorough understanding of standards (ETP, UL, AHAM, CFR, ANSI).
• Demonstrated mid-level expertise in laboratory operations, including governance of test equipment, test software, calibration programs, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable lab performance.
• Ability to independently lead work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment to set priorities, resolve issues, and drive results aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Review test plans to ensure appropriateness and modify test setups; calibrate test environment.
• Interpret test standards to confirm setup and method for test stability and validity; produce test summary reports.
• Ensure TRs contain required information for each test and maintain supplies.
• Perform quarterly inventory of supplies for regulatory testing.
• Perform PM checks on test equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain calibrated equipment lists and prepare equipment for calibration for DOE/UL testing.
• Move engineering samples between test areas and maintain 5S and safety standards.

Skills

Engineering Test Procedures

Standards knowledge

Laboratory operations

Independent work

Time management

Lab equipment setup

Mechanical aptitude

Education

2-year technical degree or military equivalent

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:we come together,we always look for a better way, andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Responsible for assisting with regulatory and non-regulatory testing on Dryers and “all in one” (combo) units and washer tub capacity. This role works closely with engineering to ensure standards are followed during test setup, execution and reporting. The person should have demonstrated mid-level expertise in laboratory operations, including governance of test equipment, test software, calibration programs, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable lab performance.

Position

Laboratory Engineering Technician

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Apply unique technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of Appliances, specialized test environment equipment & software, and related industry standards to review test plans to ensure appropriateness, modify test setups as required, and calibrate test environment.
• Interpret test standards to confirm setup and appropriate method to use to determine test stability, valid test and produce test summary report.
• Confirm TRs contain required information for each selected test and ensure supplies are on hand for required test(s).
• Assist to perform quarterly inventory of supplies on hand needed for regulatory testing.
• Perform PM checks on test equipment to ensure testing is accurate.
• Assist Senior Technician maintain a list of Calibrated equipment, prepare equipment for calibration or send out for calibration and ensure equipment is calibrated before regulatory testing within the DOE/UL for Washers area and UL Dryer areas.
• Move engineering samples between the test area, preparation area, and storage areas and assist with maintaining areas within business 5S standards and safety requirements.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with Engineering Test Procedures (ETPs)
• Thorough understanding of standards (ETP, UL, AHAM, CFR, ANSI.)
• Demonstrated mid-level expertise in laboratory operations, including governance of test equipment, test software, calibration programs, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable lab performance.
• Ability to independently lead work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment to set priorities, resolve issues, and drive results aligned with business objectives.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities through strong time management, organizational discipline, and attention to detail, ensuring commitments are met in a dynamic, schedule-driven environment.
• Recognized mechanical and technical aptitude to lead and guide effective unit setup using lab testing fixtures, serving as a technical resource for others in the lab.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for unit set up with lab testing fixtures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory environments with increasing responsibility, including troubleshooting Appliances, test stations, or similar complex equipment.
• 2 year technical degree or military equivalent
• Certified to perform energy testing on appliances per ISO 17025.
• Certified to perform UL testing on appliances per ISO 17025.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment and lab.
• Physically capable of supporting hands-on lab operations, including movement and management of large appliances (washers, dryers, stacked laundry units, combination (Combo “all in one” units), while ensuring safe work practices and mentoring others on proper handling.
• May require occasional weekend work to meet business needs/deadlines.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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