Testing Lab Technician
Ojjo
San Rafael, CA, USA
Posted on Friday, June 2, 2023
Responsibilities
- Under close supervision of Testing Engineers or management staff, learn and assist with tasks and perform basic test set up, testing and observations duties.
- Documentation and scheduling of laboratory equipment calibration.
- Maintaining and servicing environmental test chambers.
- Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
- Communicates information to Testing Engineers and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
- Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Testing Engineers.
- Maintains assigned equipment.
- Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
- Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work.
- Maintain and update inventory through inventory management system.
- Identify products in inventory management system and manage inventory level to ensure testing deadlines are met.
- Monitor all inventory issues and ensures effective resolution.
- Follow processes and escalate concerns/improvements related to SOPs, Quality and Tracking.
- Tracking down and reconciling missing inventory or conflicting data\Operate forklift as necessary while ensuring all safety protocols and practices are adhered to consistently.
- Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience with product testing, including (but not limited to):·
- Environmental stress testing
- Electrical testing
- Mechanical / structural testing
- Associate’s Degree, Trade/Vocational School Certification, or military “A” school with 1-2 years experience with product testing required.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering disciplines in lieu of experience accepted.
- Experience with maintaining or servicing environmental test chambers preferred.
- Experience with industrial automation controls preferred.
- Knowledge or experience with 2D/3D CAD software preferred.
- Experience safely operating a Forklift; Forklift Certification preferred.
- Previous machine shop experience and/or construction experience desired.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Ability to understand basic instructions and deliver outcome requested.
- Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and lab equipment safely.
- Working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to conduct physically demanding test activities and ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Regular reliable predictable attendance in the office interacting with others required.
- A collaborative personality and is able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills, willing to gain and share new knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances. Own assignments and take full accountability for their success
- Positive attitude, eager to learn and ability to change direction quickly.
Working Conditions – Physical Requirements And Environment
- Frequent movement among buildings.
- Outdoor environmental working conditions.
- Overtime required occasionally meeting critical project schedules.
- Occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.