Lab Engineer
About The Position
The Lab Engineer supports implementation and improvement of laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and laboratory infrastructure. The role focuses on improving performance, efficiency, quality, and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) of testing. It provides technical direction to laboratory technicians and works with laboratory leadership to assess proposed improvement projects. The position is responsible for designing, documenting, sourcing, installing, testing, and validating new or revised processes and equipment. It also supports existing laboratory systems, maintains automation hardware and software, and ensures test systems meet safety requirements. The work is split between an office and an industrial laboratory or warehouse environment, with a hybrid arrangement in Arlington Heights, Illinois, requiring three days in the office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with up to 5 years of practical engineering experience, or an associate’s degree with up to 10 years of HVAC design or automation experience.
- Basic understanding of Lean principles.
- Experience creating technical reports and business correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to implement laboratory instrumentation, automation tools, and processes, and to perform mechanical or HVAC design.
- Good knowledge of common laboratory tests and equipment used for conformity assessments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire; periodic international travel is expected.
- Ability to work in an office and laboratory environment that may be physically demanding, including extended periods of standing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
Nice To Haves
- LabView or programming experience.
- Willingness to learn Excel VBA.
Responsibilities
- Develop, design, or apply laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, and test fixtures for testing or laboratory infrastructure upgrades.
- Support installation, testing, and validation of new or revised instrumentation, automated systems, and test fixtures to ensure quality compliance and meet user requirements.
- Prepare technical documentation, including engineering drawings, bills of material, hardware and software SOPs, calibration procedures, comparative testing, and validation of manual and automated test methods.
- Support existing laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and laboratory infrastructure to ensure they meet laboratory needs and user requirements.
- Ensure new and existing test systems meet safety requirements.
- Update and maintain automation hardware and software as needed.
- Maintain documentation for complex internally developed systems, including drawings, source code, and equipment lists.
- Provide technical direction and advice on requests for new or modified laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures, and infrastructure.
- Evaluate proposed requests for alignment with operational needs and potential improvements to performance, efficiency, quality, and testing Gage R&R.
- Work with global colleagues to promote technical and operational consistency and maintain efficiency and scalability of laboratory systems and infrastructure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
- Three weeks of vacation.
- Paid sick leave and holidays.
- Flexible hours and summer hours.
- Casual dress.
- Three medical plans.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-paid long-term care coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
