Testing Lab Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for an element of the Quality Assurance program or quality activities within a production area. The role requires the ability to plan, develop, and implement a Quality Assurance program, including testing procedures, quality standards, methods, and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Performs product testing and analysis utilizing specialized test equipment.
• Follows Testing procedures known as SN’s (Stabilus Norms) for all required tests.
• Performs calibration and gage repair, utilizing special software for recording and planning the calibration intervals for all equipment.
• Interacts directly with customers during visits.
• Maintains departmental records of lab test equipment.
• Responsible for repair and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Oversees scheduling of tests required for PPAP and series testing.
• Performs product testing utilizing specialized equipment through interpretation of technical documents or verbal instruction.
• Performs detailed product failure analysis.
• Performs statistical analysis for the department, including capability studies, gage R&R, and report generation.
• Responsible for maintaining all test equipment by either minor repairs or coordinating with outside test equipment suppliers.
• Maintains departmental records, including electronic databases.
• Maintains professionalism, especially when dealing with customers.
• Provides assistance to production areas in field of expertise to train or assist in problem-solving.
• Qualified to train others in all required test equipment and measurement equipment.
• Limited travel to customer sites, domestic and international, as a point of contact for discussion on product failure and to establish sort activity.
• Performs gage/test equipment calibration as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Lab experience, either at Stabilus or a related industry.
• Thorough knowledge of Stabilus product and standard quality control practices.
• Fundamental understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of proper usage and care of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Practical mechanical knowledge of all lab test equipment.

Skills

• Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Programs.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to lead others, including training coworkers on departmental procedures and work instructions, training Quality Auditors on emergency calibrations, and supervising temporary personnel.
• Communication: Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management.
• Resourcefulness and Initiative: Follows established guidelines for product testing and calibration.
• Judgment and Problem-Solving: Required to perform product failure analysis and work through non-standard issues.