R&D Lab Technician

The work model

Your role and responsibilities:

• Conduct and document electric motor performance testing, including efficiency, sound, vibration, thermal, brake, saturation, and drive-related testing.
• Analyze results and communicate findings to engineering and laboratory leadership.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, and test systems, supporting product development, validation activities, and testing of high-power equipment up to 500 HP.
• Maintain laboratory certifications, accreditations, and test equipment, including CSA, UL, NVLAP, and applicable laboratory standards.
• Aid in the development, verification, and continuous improvement of test procedures and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements by maintaining required equipment operator certifications (forklift, crane/hoist, industrial truck, and scissor lift), completing safety training, and adhering to all laboratory safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate’s Degree with Minimum 2 years relatable experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, dynamometers, thermocouples, power meters, and transducers.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, machining practices, and motor performance testing, including vibration, airflow, and sound analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computer systems, including Windows, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Preferred: Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase AC motors; familiarity with DC and servo motors.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality systems and applicable motor standards, including IEEE, CSA, and UL.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for majority of the day – ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work around rotating equipment and electricity.