Laboratory Technician

UL Solutions; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laboratory Technician where you will support plumbing fixture builds and analytical testing. This role involves hands-on equipment setup, troubleshooting, and data evaluation, ensuring high standards of performance and accuracy. You'll work in a collaborative environment, engaging with customers and engineers to drive innovation and efficiency in testing processes. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop your mechanical skills and contribute to impactful projects. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic team, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary Education plus 3 years related experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills and mechanical troubleshooting skills highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
• Examine test samples and follow defined test plans and datasheets.
• Communicate with customers to ensure proper evaluation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Innovation and creativity

Teamwork

Ability to lift 40lbs

Education

Higher Secondary Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD

3D Printing

HVAC

Robotics

Job description

Individual for this role will support the following:

Plumbing fixture builds, analytical testing, setup, troubleshooting, and teardown of fixtures, with attention to detail required. Familiarity with ASME A112.18.1, 18.6, 3D printing, and CAD are a plus.

This role is ONSITE; individuals are required to be on-site 5 days a week in Newton, IA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
• Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
• May direct staff in test setups.
• Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
• Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
• May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
• May plan tests, evaluate test results, and report opinions and interpretations, as directed. Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary Education plus three years related experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must. Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs unassisted.
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills highly desired.
• HVAC, CAD, 3D printing, and robotics experience is a plus.
• ASME A112.18.1 and 18.6 experience is a plus.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5195
• Job Category Laboratory
• Posting Date 01/22/2025, 06:38 PM
• Degree Level Associate's Degree
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 3020 1st Ave East, Newton, IA, 50208, US