Description
- Follows complex test plans and datasheets.
- Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
- Records and explains test results and completes test report.
- Serves as Project Lead for complex test programs as assigned.
- Communicates project status and results as needed.
- Holds responsibility for defining test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting of agreed deadlines, and managing project related activities.
- Examines complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.
- Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
- Understands and is able to explain specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.
- Directs, builds and/or adapts simple test setups and equipment to new situations, based on test plans and instructions from engineering.
- Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or equipment.
- Operates and maintains complex test and support equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples with the necessary help.
- Performs complex maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory area.
- May perform calibration of test equipment.
- For a single testing technology, integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
- Other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Engineering (in related field of work) as well as 4 years Work Experience.
- Or equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff..
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
- Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
- Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
- Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.