Bradford White · 14 hours ago
Engineering Lab Technician
Middleville, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expBradford White Corporation has been manufacturing high-performing and energy-saving products since 1881. The Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for conducting various testing protocols and laboratory operations to support the Engineering team, ensuring compliance and performance of products.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Conducts testing of the organization’s raw materials, in-process products, and finished products and reports results and conclusions
Sets up and operates special equipment and apparatus following manufacturer’s instructions with limited supervision
Concisely records and reviews data and results, performs advanced calculations, and prepares advanced technical reports, including conclusions and recommendations
Independently performs technical tasks
Responsible for qualitative analysis to verify process conditions and compile research data
Assists in the development of new testing procedures and guidelines to perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures
Works with lab supervisor to review the requirements for component and/or product testing
Supports the identification of the need for additional test equipment and if the equipment must be fabricated in-house or purchased
Performs difficult maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order
Prepares detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labor required
Occasionally mixes chemical solutions for use in tests, as required
Conducts regulatory compliance testing, on-demand and according to schedule
Evaluates the physical characteristics of raw materials and products such as strength, permeability, disintegration, etcetera
Determines requirements and fabricates, installs, tests, and validates new laboratory apparatus, as required; coordinates the use of production equipment and model shop resources
Builds advanced prototypes by reviewing assembly requirements from Engineering drawings, securing required materials from stock, and completing prototype assembly
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
0-5 years' experience in a fast paced, customer-focused environment
Basic mechanical, electrical, or technical mindset and understanding with hands-on application
Microsoft Office experience required
Problem solving capabilities both independently and collaboratively
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong detail-oriented data entry and data review experience required
Ability to independently read, comprehend, and follow written test procedures and qualify results
Position requires moderate physical labor including prototype builds, appliance modifications, preparing appliances for testing, and equipment/product movement throughout the facility
Minimal night/weekend work required to support production pilot runs
Must be adaptable and enjoy creativity in a constantly evolving research laboratory environment
Requires advanced knowledge in using laboratory instruments to prepare for and perform tests
Creative mindset with aptitude in engineering and analytical studies
Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) based on specific job tasks, including but not limited to steel-toe/composite boots, gloves, aprons, protective sleeves, safety eyewear, and hearing protection to ensure a safe working environment
Regular movements such as bending, kneeling, reaching, tilting, and rotating products utilizing primary muscle groups (chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, hip flexors, abdomen) to perform tasks such as connecting, inspecting, and testing products
Frequent use of upper and lower body muscle groups (arms, back, shoulders, abdomen, chest, legs, hip flexors) to move/lift/reposition products and test apparatus
Regular kneeling at ground level as well as climbing ladders up to 8ft to assemble, test, install, and repair products
Regular use of various hand tools that require adequate twisting to secure attachments to products
Preferred
Associates Degree in Applied Sciences (or related technical degree)
Company
Bradford White
Bradford White Corporation is an American-owned, full-line manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial products for water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Glenn Griffin
VP and Chief Information Officer
Andrew Ward
Manager, IT Business Partner
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