Senior Automotive Laboratory Technician

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking an Automotive Senior Technician to support the Lab Supervisor and team in executing testing projects and maintaining laboratory operations. The role emphasizes managing multiple priorities, operating and calibrating testing equipment, and documenting results in a compliant, traceable manner.

Based in North Charleston, SC, the position offers shift-based morning hours with occasional weekend coverage and a focus on data integrity, safety, and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical or scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in an R&D, product development, or applications laboratory environment is required.
• Equivalent experience, including 8+ years in a related laboratory environment, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Programming or scripting experience for test automation, instrumentation, or data analysis is required. LabVIEW experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 certified environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform automotive canister tests and support customers and automotive carbon product development.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment for automotive carbon testing.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize lab operations.
• Compile data and results with electronic records of operating conditions and testing results.
• Participate in pilot trial campaigns in the lab and at off-site locations as needed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel/Microsoft Office

Automation scripting

Quality systems

Education

Associate's degree in technical/scientific field

Bachelor's degree in scientific/technical field

Tools

LabVIEW

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Family Group: Laboratory Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

The Automotive Senior Technician supports the Lab Supervisor and technical staff in the execution of automotive testing projects and laboratory operations. This role requires the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while working independently with minimal supervision. The Senior Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating a variety of applications-based testing equipment, as well as planning, executing, and documenting laboratory testing and pilot trials at company, manufacturing, and customer facilities. Responsibilities include conducting routine and non-routine testing, analyzing and reporting results, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with established test methods, safety requirements, and quality standards. The Senior Technician also serves as a technical resource to the team, supports the development and improvement of testing methods and laboratory processes, leads or participates in continuous improvement initiatives, and may coordinate contractor activities related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment. This position is based in North Charleston, SC.

How you will impact Ingevity

Perform various tests on automotive canisters to support customers, as well as, automotive carbon product development. Troubleshoot and maintain equipment for automotive carbon testing. Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance laboratory operations through the optimization of test methods, workflows, documentation practices, and data collection processes, improving efficiency, quality, consistency, and safety. Assist in specification, design, and installation of specialized testing equipment in the Auto Lab. Compile data and results on automotive testing, including electronic records of operating conditions and results of specialized testing equipment. Participate in pilot trial campaigns in the lab and at off-site locations as needed Participate in Departmental safety effort through participation in regular safety meetings, and safety committees. Perform monthly technical center safety inspection on a rotating basis Learn and assist with non-automotive applications and testing as-needed

What you need to succeed

Schedule: Monday-Friday typically 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. + rotating weekend coverage with flexibility to support shift changes and testing activities as needed. Associate's degree in a technical or scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience. Experience in an R&D, product development, or applications laboratory environment is required. Equivalent experience, including 8+ years in a related laboratory environment, may be considered in lieu of a degree.

The Senior Technician demonstrates advanced technical expertise and a proven ability to independently plan, prioritize, and execute complex testing and evaluation projects with minimal supervision. Experience developing, executing, and troubleshooting automated test methods and data collection systems. Programming or scripting experience for test automation, instrumentation, or data analysis is required. LabVIEW experience is preferred but not required. Serves as a technical resource and provides guidance and mentoring to junior technicians. Experience working in ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 certified environments is preferred. Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and quality. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve complex technical issues. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite is required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, data visualization, and data analysis functions, are highly preferred.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs. Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 23 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,600 people. For more information, visit Ingevity.com.