Laboratory Technician

Hubbell Incorporated; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated, located in Centralia, Washington, is seeking a Laboratory Technician for product testing of electrical utility products. Responsibilities include operating test equipment, preparing accurate test reports, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a 2-year post-secondary education or relevant experience in product testing, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year post-secondary education or training program required.
• Relevant experience with product testing or laboratory operations needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform product testing of electrical utility products.
• Execute test plans using established procedures and quality documents.
• Prepare accurate reports describing testing results.

Skills

Product testing

Electricity

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Education

Completion of a 2-year post-secondary education or training program

Tools

Drafting or design software (e.g., Autodesk, SolidWorks)

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Provide laboratory testing services such as mechanical, environmental, high‑voltage, high‑power, and continuous current testing to Hubbell business units and third‑party customers. Typical products tested are electrical utility distribution and transmission products. Supports product test programs in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory using established test methods with developing technical independence.

Responsibilities

• Perform product testing of electrical utility products by operating test equipment in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Execute test plans using established laboratory procedures, quality documents, and industry standards.
• Prepare accurate test reports describing test objects, equipment used, procedures, and results.
• Make routine technical decisions within approved procedures and escalate abnormal conditions or results.
• Review collected test data for basic accuracy and consistency with test plans.
• Participate in laboratory support activities including calibration, maintenance, training, cleaning, safety, and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and peers to support product development, R&D, and design/process changes.
• Comply with laboratory safety, quality, and accreditation requirements at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Completion of a 2-year post‑secondary education or training program (associate degree, trade school, military training, or approved formal OJT).
• Relevant experience with product testing, electricity, power generation, automation, machining, or laboratory operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred

• Experience with drafting or design software (e.g., Autodesk, SolidWorks, etc).
• Exposure to data acquisition systems, basic programming, or PLC‑based systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASTM, ISO, CSA, etc).

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions; ability to travel on business‑related trips; ability to communicate; ability to work on a personal computer or laboratory equipment as required.

Employment Opportunity Statement

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.