Technical Lab Technician

Ricoh USA, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (401K)

Tuition assistance programs

Paid vacation time and holidays

Job summary

Ricoh USA, Inc. is seeking a Specialist I for its Laboratory in Boulder, CO. This role involves assisting in the operation and maintenance of lab equipment, ensuring proper functionality, and supporting engineers and scientists with technical tasks.

Applicants should have a Technical Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. The position is full-time and offers a salary range of $23.00 - $25.00 per hour, along with a broad selection of benefits. Join us to contribute to innovative projects!

Qualifications

• General knowledge of engineering disciplines or physical sciences.
• Experience in operation of measurement equipment.
• Able to follow and complete test plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lab operation and preventative maintenance.
• Perform printer equipment preventive maintenance.
• Train other operators in equipment and lab operations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Technical knowledge in engineering

Problem-solving skills

Education

Technical Associate's Degree or Certificate

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Job Description

Specialist I, Laboratory CPIJ

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in lab operation and preventative maintenance tasks, as needed
• Notifies more senior professionals of any observed supply needs, tool requirements, or equipment replacements. Reports unusual wear or equipment degradation to adjust maintenance schedules, change processes, or make equipment adjustments/calibrations.
• Perform printer equipment preventive maintenance following established written service maintenance procedures for cleaning, adjustment, alignment, and verification of proper function
• Plan work with input from engineers, and request operator assistance to complete work when necessary
• Receives general objectives from manager, engineers, scientists, or senior specialist.
• Responsible for results of assistance provided to other personnel. Recognizes errors in a wide variety of work and assures corrective action is taken. Errors could involve future financial losses, due to wasted work or faulty conclusions.
• Typically works with engineers and scientists in receiving information and planning assignments.
• Impact on business, given the technical and logistics role in providing for the project they support.
• Understands the function, operating principles, and adjustment of tools and equipment utilized in assignments. Recognizes proper and improper operation of equipment and takes corrective actions.
• Use of specialized tools and equipment. Performs equipment calibrations.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Exhibit high quality standards by producing repeatable and reliable results
• Contribute to a safe and clean work environment by collecting and recycling used supplies, and maintaining lab cleanliness
• Sets up, and performs basic test cases, procedures, experiments, simulations or changes in accordance to written procedure
• Perform complex setup and maintenance of equipment
• Assists Operators to run high-speed, digital printers using ink-jet and electro-photographic technology and associated pre and post processing equipment in the development labs.
• Assist engineers with lab configurations, equipment moves, and other work as needed.
• Assists in the repair of lab printers and other equipment when necessary.
• Train other operators in equipment and lab operations and procedures as needed
• Assist Development and QDE Engineers in test environment setup and execution
• Set up and Operate equipment to produce output for engineers. Produce print samples and collect data at various operating points as directed.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, And Certifications)

• General knowledge of engineering disciplines or physical sciences such as electronics, logic, mechanics, hydraulics, plastics, metallurgy, ceramics, materials, design, layout, chemistry, physics, or mathematics.
• Technical Associate's Degree or Certificate, or equivalent experience in operation of measurement equipment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Able to follow and complete test plans provided by engineering staff, collect and measure data, perform defined maintenance and contribute to a clean and safe working environment.
• Analytical ability, ingenuity, and a highly specialized technical ability are necessary to modify or develop new, unusual or more involved designs, layouts, products, devices, methods or procedures.
• Follows standard practices
• Interaction / collaboration on technical issues with both department and functional peers.
• Able to build stable internal working relationships.
• Negotiation may be required to resolve basic technical issues
• Able to perform printer equipment preventive maintenance following established written service maintenance procedures for cleaning, adjustment, alignment and verification of proper function, including long interval maintenance (i.e. 6 month, 1 year, and 2 year intervals)

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands

• Cope with stressors and demands that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable and defined levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
• Work in areas which adhere to state and federal regulatory standards, or where no such standards exist, to nationally accepted guidelines; i.e., dust, fumes, physical and chemical agents.
• Adaptable and flexible to work environment including, but not limited to, out of town travel as required to meet business commitments and working overtime, as business needs may require, handling multiple tasks concurrently, and easily adapting to new assignments, system, tools; produce clear, concise, accurate written communication, clearly conveying thoughts and ideas to peers, management, and customers; establish and maintain positive work relationships with peers, management, and customers, displaying willingness to understand diverse points of view; learn and apply new equipment and tools within an acceptable timeframe; and assume ownership of assignments, completing commitments on time.

Benefits

• Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.
• Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
• Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.
• Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 7544
• Job Category: Ricoh Graphic Communication
• Posting Date: 2026-06-11T17:23:32+00:00
• Degree Level: High School Graduate
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Location: Boulder, CO, United States
• Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00
• Driving requirements: Non-driver
• Sign-on Bonus: No