Engineering Lab Technician

Primary Function

The Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for following established procedures and/or general testing protocols to complete component/product life, performance, or compliance testing projects to support the Engineering team and projects. Under general direction, responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory operations in a laboratory testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Counsults and operates special equipment and apparatus following manufacturer's instructions with limited supervision
• Concisely records and reviews data and results, performs advanced calculations, and prepares advanced technical reports, including conclusions and recommendations
• Independently performs technical tasks
• Assists in the development of new testing procedures and guidelines to perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures
• Supports the identification of the need for additional test equipment and if the equipment must be fabricated in-house or purchased
• Performs difficult maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order
• Prepares detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labor required
• Occasionally mixes chemical solutions for use in tests, as required
• Supports the identification of the need for additional test equipment and if the equipment must be fabricated in-house or purchased
• Evaluates the physical characteristics of raw materials and products such as strength, permeability, disintegration, etcetera
• Determines requirements and fabricates, installs, tests, and validates new laboratory apparatus, as required; coordinates the use of production equipment and model shop resources
• Builds advanced prototypes by reviewing assembly requirements from Engineering drawings, securing required materials from stock, and completing prototype assembly

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree in Applied Sciences (or related technical degree) preferred
• 0-5 years’ experience in a fast paced, customer-focused environment
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or technical mindset and understanding with hands-on application
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Problem solving capabilities both independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong detail-oriented data entry and data review experience required
• Ability to independently read, comprehend, and follow written test procedures and qualify results

About The Company

Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America. We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and for 2024 we’ve been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fifth straight year. For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. We also have assembly operations in North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Ontario, Canada.