Quality Lab Technician

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we're taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we're elevating the standards for an entire industry - and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you're joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you'll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We're committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You'll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.


If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Quality Lab Technician

Location: Bradenton, FL

Base Salary Rate: $59,071.00 - $69,495.00


Job type: Full-time


About This Role

The Quality Lab Technician performs quality evaluation and component-level root cause analysis for customer returns, documenting and communicating the findings for continuous improvement and participates in the Alpha Testing program to monitor the life cycle performance of production assemblies. During these activities, the technician contributes to discussions for driving quality improvements based on root cause analysis and maintains the integrity of the data collected from product returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, identify, and route material provided through the customer returns process
• Perform data entry of material to be evaluated, ensuring adherence to data integrity requirements
• Manage and utilize test equipment and panels for evaluating returned material
• Successfully manage equipment time to reduce switchovers between different types of material
• Perform visual inspection of electronic and mechanical components to identify defects
• Replicate field reported issues to the extent that is possible
• Communicate and work with engineering, tech support, applications, and others to investigate field reports
• Perform component-level troubleshooting to determine disposition of the received material
• Wire, program, and operate fire panel systems for life cycle testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Equivalent
• 8+ years of experience as a test/troubleshooting technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics
• Experience with component-level troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform rework to IPC-610 guidelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports

Compensation and Benefits

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company's performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.


World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.