Quality Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers on prototype creation and evaluation, providing hands-on feedback during development
• Uses hand-on skills and tools to create and modify test mockups, parts and fixtures
• Perform product teardowns / modifications / inspections
• Maintain machine workshop / lab environment including equipment maintenance and periodic calibrations as required
• Maintains appropriate safety and cleanliness standards
• Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities
• Manages equipment, sample and materials inventories.
• Perform product performance/quality testing
• Troubleshoot testing and product issues
• Perform basic data analysis / simple calculations Performance Standards

(How will duties be measured)

• Number of product development projects worked on
• Numbers of units tested per month
• Number of recommendations to product quality / product improvements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate in Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years in an engineering lab or machine shop experience required
• Previous lab maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Home Appliance industry preferred
• Practical workshop skills – general mechanical and electrical knowledge, use of general workshop hand tools, power tools and equipment to fabricate or modify fixtures and mockups
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics, and circuit diagrams familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and basic electronics principles
• Ability to pay attention to detail, good observation and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication abilities, and capability to work independently and collaboratively
• Machine and test equipment setup/hookup, data acquisition, load preparation, test conditions, etc.
• Ability to follow industry test standards
• Ability to spot potential problems in the tests, machine setup, and test conditions, etc.
• Carrying of heavy loads, bending and stooping, exposure to hot water, heat, cold, and food products
• Flexibility: Assignments may change frequently depending on workload and tests being run
• Proficient with MS Office