R&D Senior Lab Technician
Full-time
Job Description
The R&D Senior Lab Technician supports engineering by conducting tests to evaluate and validate product designs while ensuring a safe work environment. This position is responsible for supporting the development, validation, and continuous improvement of commercial vehicle components and systems through hands-on testing, prototype evaluation, data collection, and laboratory operations.
Essential Functions:
Position Purpose:
The R&D Senior Lab Technician supports engineering by conducting tests to evaluate and validate product designs while ensuring a safe work environment. This position is responsible for supporting the development, validation, and continuous improvement of commercial vehicle components and systems through hands-on testing, prototype evaluation, data collection, and laboratory operations.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct laboratory, component, system, and vehicle testing to evaluate and validate new product designs, product enhancements, and compliance with engineering requirements.
- Build, install, modify, and instrument prototype components and systems on company and customer vehicles to support laboratory, proving ground, and field evaluations.
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment, instrumentation, and test fixtures used in product development and validation activities.
- Review, understand, and implement test methods and procedures to support engineering evaluations and product validation.
- Collect and document test data and results while maintaining accurate records of testing activities and observations.
- Assist in identifying product improvements and investigating component or system failures through testing, analysis, benchmarking, and technical recommendations.
- Conduct competitive product benchmarking studies to evaluate industry products and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Coordinate testing activities and support project timelines to ensure timely completion of development and validation programs.
- Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities as required.
- Procure, manage, and maintain laboratory materials, components, and supplies necessary to support testing operations.
- Collaborate with engineering and other cross-functional teams to support product development, validation, and problem-solving initiatives.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and implement process, equipment, and testing enhancements using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- An associate's degree in a related engineering field is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience with a degree or a minimum of 8 years' experience in a related role.
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time on an as needed basis.
- Demonstrated experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
- Experience building, modifying, installing, and instrumenting prototype components, systems, and vehicles for testing and evaluation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and technical documentation.
- Experience collecting, documenting, and analyzing test data and preparing technical reports.
- PC proficiency, including experience with spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, assembly, and fabrication skills.
- Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment used in laboratory, proving ground, and field-testing activities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required safety, equipment operation, and job-related certifications.
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