Engineering Lab Technician

As an Engineering Lab Technician, you will be a part of completing industry-leading research in our testing facility. You will conduct and document various hands-on laboratory tests, including tensile, environmental, and vibration testing. You’ll utilize your problem-solving skills to identify issues and ensure our products meet quality and performance standards. You will also work closely with engineers and have support and guidance from senior technicians.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Conduct mechanical, electrical, fiber optic, environmental and vibration testing according to PLP ISO procedures.

- Maintain neat and detailed logs of testing data.

- Assist with demonstrations for visitors.

- Assemble product samples for Sales, Marketing and International Departments.

- Perform test gauge calibration.

- Do minor machining, such as drilling and cutting of material.

- Perform required preventative maintenance and minor repairs on test equipment. Report broken or faulty tools to Laboratory Supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Must have High School diploma, continued education preferably in an Engineering Technology field.

- Able to operate test equipment.

- Able to take accurate measurements.

- Able to document logs and write test reports.

- Able to set up and conduct testing.

- Able to lift, lower and carry up to 50 lbs. and able to push or pull with at least 50 lbs. force.

Schedule:

- Fulltime

- Standard office hours with flextime

Benefits:

- 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two years

- Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years

- Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care

- Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance

- Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program

- Short & long-term disability

- Parental & family leave; military leave

- Inclusive & welcoming company culture

- Career development & tuition assistance

- Student loan debt repayment program

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