Engineering Lab Technician

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Utilizes hand tools, measurement and test instruments appropriately for test processes, and use systems/software e.g. Word processing/ Excel spreadsheet applications etc. to record and format data and create charts, log sheets, reports, etc.
• Builds and maintains test setups.
• Documents, organizes, and compiles test data for testing performed. Clearly documents and communicates test results to relevant individuals.
• Maintains testing facilities clean and organized.
• Maintain and follows lab related work instructions, procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Assists in the analysis of customer returns, liaise with relevant functions as necessary e.g. quality, manufacturing departments.
• Participates in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent. Working experience in a technical lab environment in place of Associate degree is acceptable e.g. CNC machine shop, machine assembly, etc.
• Must have basic understanding with valves, pumps to support the test setup. Understanding of electric motors is desirable.
• Basic understanding with the ability to learn and use Microsoft Excel and Word to record, produce graphs/charts and report data to a high standard.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble piping arrangements and test fixture (material PVC, wood, metal) using hand tools and power tools.
• Some bending, lifting, and turning.
• Lifting of objects within ESH guidelines at 40 lbs. max. Most product weight is between 1-10 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Room temperature and humidity conditions – Lab environment.
• Sometimes high ambient noise level.
• Potential electrical, water, pressure, and air hazards.
• Standard weekly job hours. Minimum of 40 hours per week.