Engineering Technician

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Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the design and development of new or substantially redesigned existing products in accordance with industry regulations, cost and quality guidelines. Support other key business functions such as quality control and sourcing initiatives.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Conducts testing to support quality, purchasing, and existing product initiatives.

• Conducts testing to support quality, purchasing, and existing product initiatives.

• Prototypes and tests new design concepts from engineering.

• Compiles, writes, and catalogues test reports.

• Supports the establishment and maintenance of ISO 17025 methods for possible A2LA certification.

• Facilitates equipment maintenance and calibrations as well as equipment financial records.

• Writes and maintains SOP for lab equipment and testing procedures as necessary.

• Cross-training new hires on laboratory SOPs.

• Works closely with management staff to establish realistic task completion dates.

• Communicates testing schedule and delays to key parties.

• Works within budgets and schedules for the development of new products and other business critical needs.

• Conducts an ongoing search for new processes, and procedures to enhance the Innovation Center's capabilities.

• Completes special studies on as required basis including failure analysis of existing products.

• Support the preparation of test specimen for mechanical and concrete testing.

• Clearly communicates limitations, scheduled dates, delays, etc. to requesting parties to ensure excellent service and timely completion.

• May perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Nature and Scope

• May modify processes to resolve situations.

• Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process.

• Is sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years' experience in increasingly complex problem solving/troubleshooting hands-on position.

• Experience in an A2LA Certified Lab preferred.

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Functional Area Field Operations

Recruiter Galbreath, Janna

Req ID WCJR-023075

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.