Quality Lab Technician

NextGenEnergyJobs; Windham, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Windham, CT is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to support testing of wire, cable, fiber optic, and related components to verify specifications.

You will perform a range of tests, record data, analyze results, support corrective actions, and participate in 6S and continuous improvement initiatives with the Quality team.

Qualifications

• Experience with wire and cable testing and related electrical/mechanical tests.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong multitasking and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Windows OS, MS Word and MS Excel.
• 2–4 years in a Quality Lab.
• Associate degree in engineering/technical field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality standards.
• Select products for tests at specified stages in production and test for dimensions, performance, etc.
• Record test data and apply quality control procedures.
• Evaluate data and document deviations from standards.
• Recommend modifications to procedures to achieve optimum quality.
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on material or products.
• Enter data into computer for analysis.
• Assist with complaint analysis and corrective actions.
• Interact with external customers, inspectors and auditors.
• Perform other tasks as requested by Quality Manager.

Skills

Wire and cable testing

Fiber optic testing

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

Windows XP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We take the security of our candidates seriously.

Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering and industry specifications and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical and electrical characteristics
• Record test data, applying quality control procedures
• Evaluate data and documents deviations from existing standards
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production procedures to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on material or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics
• Enters data into computer for analysis
• Assist with complaint analysis and corrective actions
• Pay attention to ensure own safety and others who may be visiting the work area
• Keep good housekeeping around all work areas
• Support continuous improvement projects and 6S events
• Support Layered Process Audits as scheduled
• Interact with external customers, inspectors and auditors as needed
• Performs other tasks as requested by Quality Manager

Requirements

• Experience with wire and cable testing, fiber optic, flame testing, electrical and mechanical testing
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Solid computer skills (Windows XP, MS Word, MS Excel) and writing ability
• Technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and operational focus
• Communicate effectively both oral and written with other associates, technicians, engineers and customers
• Attention to details
• Be able to drive continuous improvements
• 2 - 4 years' experience in Quality Lab
• Experience with Microsoft Office Programs
• Experience with wire and cable is a plus.
• Associate degree in a related engineering or technical field. Appropriate experience could waive associate degree requirement.