Electronics Laboratory Technician

Our client is one of the Tier 1 leaders in plastic injection.

We are looking for an Electronics Laboratory Technician for a short-term project. If you are interested in a 4-6 month project to boost your career, here are a few details about the position.

Responsibilities and Tasks of the Job

Set up and run required DV, PV, Component, Investigative, and Certification testing to customer and legal standards for exterior lighting products. Communicate the status and results of executed tests verbally, through e-mail, and written test reports.

Support scheduling and performing of PM/Calibration of Plymouth test equipment.

Help ensure test equipment is 100% ready for testing by verifying spare parts, fluids, and lubricants are fully stocked to minimize machine downtime.

Maintain integrity of test result records through efficient use of the lab book, lab test request system, or other data collection systems for all Varroc programs.

Maintain results accuracy and promote efficient use of resources through timely compilation of test reports.

Help maintain laboratory workspace. Organize lab supplies and equipment. Keep good 5S practices and help to facilitate improved 5S standards and projects.

Actively participate in continuous improvement and cost savings projects.

Ensure that the test lab complies with safety, environmental, and good housekeeping practices including compliance with IATF internal laboratory requirements.

Support scheduling and allocating labor, equipment, and instrumentation required to complete tests.

Ensure that equipment and instrumentation comply with the requirements of the laboratory quality system.

Minimize test equipment downtime (including preventative maintenance).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Skills

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in automotive development or laboratory work and/or management.

Must have strong PC computer skills.

Experience with validation and testing equipment, such as Goniometers (Goniophotometers); Color Spectrophotometer and integrating Spheres; Environmental and water Spray Chambers; Leak Testing; Power Supplies; Volt Meters; Thermocouples; and Data Acquisition.

Specific knowledge of exterior lighting regulatory photometry testing for F/CMVSS and ECE markets is desired.

Familiarity with injection molded products and assembly processes is a plus.

Knowledge of GD&T, gaging, and statistics is a plus.

Must have good communication skills and work well with people.

Must be able to learn quickly and communicate ideas to peers and management.