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R&D Lab Technician
San Diego, CA 92131 US
Job Description
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an R&D laboratory Technician position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing daily activities to support the R&D Department. Responsibilities include, conducting verification testing, assembling associated test fixtures and prototype assemblies, producing documentation such as test plans, procedures and reports. Candidates applying to this position must keep in mind that relocation to San Diego is not authorized.
The daily work hours are 8am to 5pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implement Engineering Lab upgrades and conduct general day to day upkeep.
- Ensure that safe lab practices are employed and good housekeeping is maintained.
- Create test plans, procedures and reports associated with design verification activities.
- Data collection, manipulation and analysis, using common statistical methods.
- Provide preliminary interpretation of results and present appropriate conclusions in a clear and concise format.
- Conduct verification testing on a variety of mechanical, chemical and electronic components in accordance with written and/or verbal instructions from Senior Team members.
- Design and construct test fixtures and setups associated with design verification activities.
- Diagnose product problems using a methodical approach and clearly communicate findings to team members.
- Maintain complex test equipment, including scheduling necessary calibration and preventative maintenance.
- Provide regular status reports on assigned tasks.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Associates degree in engineering, math, related field of science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering lab & product development environment.
- Have the desire to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
- Working knowledge of electromechanical components.
- Hands-on skills using test equipment and common power tools.
- Ability to make sound technical decisions and complete tasks with limited supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experienced with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other office productivity software.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position will involve repetitive work utilizing a computer, keyboard, and mouse 70% of the time.
- The position will require frequent sitting, reaching, reading, looking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, turning, twisting.
The position will require occasional lifting of objects up to 60lbs with assistance.
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