Lab Technician, Intermediate

About the role

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This position provides support to new product development and standard product engineering by building product prototypes and test models. The role performs and documents product performance testing, product qualification testing, and product auditing.

Responsibilities

• Build up of test prototypes with minimal supervision.
• Run tests to company standard test procedures.
• Make test set-ups without supervision.
• Collect test data and monitor long-term tests.
• Report test results, including completion of lab test request form, writing formal reports when appropriate.
• Participate in lab maintenance and housekeeping activities.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities.
• Actively take initiative to increase technical proficiency.
• Knowledge and use of Graco test procedures.
• From the test results, identify any design or manufacturing errors/issues to the project team.
• Outline procedures to be included in the instruction manual on new products.
• Design and construction of simple test fixtures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in lab test and development.
• Demonstrated ability to set up all tests without supervision.
• Excellent mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of general lab practices, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, data acquisition equipment, lab instrumentation, and shop tools.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. The company offers career development opportunities and empowers employees to create their own career path.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $21.92 - $38.41 per hour, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. The final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and experience, as well as internal equity considerations.