Brentwood Water & Wastewater · 1 month ago
New Product Development Lab Technician
Reading, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBrentwood Water & Wastewater is a company focused on innovative solutions in water and wastewater management. They are seeking a New Product Development Lab Technician to operate lab equipment, produce prototypes, and collaborate with engineers and designers on various projects.
Plastics
Responsibilities
Set up, run, and monitor 3D printer; manage the print queue based on project priorities and deadlines
Maintain adequate supplies and materials for 3D printing and lab operations; place orders or flag shortages as needed
Perform basic 3D printer maintenance and troubleshoot printing issues
Operate thermoforming and vacuum forming lab equipment to produce sample parts
Trim sample parts with clicker press or other hand methods
Inspect prototype parts for visual quality, dimensional accuracy, and overall performance
Record process parameters and measurements during prototyping to support repeatability and documentation
Maintain a clean, organized, lab space with well-labeled materials, parts, and tools
Support the Design Engineering team by assembling mockups, running tests, or preparing materials. Assist with fixture building, and other hands-on tasks
Crosstrain to support QA as needed
Participate in process improvement efforts and provide feedback on prototype functionality
Follow all lab safety procedures and ensure compliance with operational best practices
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work hands-on with equipment, tools, and materials
Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings or part specifications
Comfortable using measurement tools (e.g., calipers, rulers, gauges) for quality checks
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Basic computer skills, including file management and use of standard office software
Preferred
Technical coursework or associate degree preferred
1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, prototyping, or lab setting preferred
Experience operating or maintaining 3D printers (FDM preferred) is a strong plus
Familiarity with thermoforming, vacuum forming, or plastics manufacturing is highly desirable
Benefits
401K w/employer match
Company
Brentwood Water & Wastewater
Brentwood Industries has offered diverse clarification and biological treatment processes for treating municipal and industrial water and wastewater for more than 30 years.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase