A. O. Smith Corporation ยท 2 weeks ago
Lab Technician- Electronics
Lebanon, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expA. O. Smith Corporation is a leading global water technology company. The Lab Technician will provide support and testing services to the Engineering team during the innovation, development, and evaluation of electronic controls for new and existing products.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturingWater Purification
Responsibilities
Gain a thorough working knowledge of UL, IEC, and other standards relevant to electronic controls (UL 60730, IEC 61000 EMC Test series, etc.)
Review project instructions and other documentation to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical challenges and possible solutions
Conduct certification tests under direction of test agency representative
Safely operate and service all lab equipment
Observe and record results relevant to testing and evaluation
Maintain safe practices and participate in upkeep of lab spaces
Develop skills required to perform the aforementioned tasks (light fabrication, soldering, standards interpretation, electrical safety, MS Office skills, etc
Build prototypes and test equipment to specifications
Provide guidance and instruction to other lab techs as needed
Applicant acknowledges this description of duties is not comprehensive- and other responsibilities, relevant to the role, may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in related field from an ABET accredited university (Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Physics.)
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a test lab environment
Experience with electronics lab equipment, particularly: DMM, oscilloscope, LCR, function generator, soldering equipment, transient generators, ESD gun, RF test equipment, etc
Possesses a working knowledge of all UL, CSA, and IEC tests, the proper way to conduct those tests, and the reason why the tests are necessary
Has a working knowledge of basic algebraic functions
Has the ability to budget time and set deadlines for him/herself
Can act with limited supervision, perform troubleshooting, and develop possible solutions before escalating a problem
Preferred
5 years of experience in an electronics test lab environment (i.e. possess a working knowledge of all regulatory safety and EMC tests (CSA, UL, IEC), the proper way to conduct those tests, and the reason why the tests are necessary.)
Experience in maintenance of calibrated equipment, particularly CMMS administration, scheduling downtime, reviewing calibration certificates, etc
Experience in automation of long-duration tests (using DAQ's, PLC's, Python coding, etc.)
Training in electrical safety
Understanding of and experience working under ISO-style quality management systems, particularly ISO17025
Experience in 6S methodology
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Company
A. O. Smith Corporation
Celebrating its 150th year of business, A. O.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Scheppele
CIO SVP Information Technology
Peter Martineau
Senior Vice President - CIO
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