Lab Engineer

Air Movement and Control Association International•Arlington Heights, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lab Engineer supports the 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 review proposed projects. Responsibilities include designing and documenting equipment and processes, sourcing equipment, and validating new processes and test equipment. The position is hybrid, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, with three days in the office. Work is split between an office and an industrial laboratory or warehouse. Overnight travel may be required up to four times per year, and periodic international travel is expected. The annual salary range is $70,000–$75,000. No relocation is available, and the employer cannot sponsor employment visas.

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/HVAC design.
Good knowledge of common laboratory tests and equipment used for conformity assessments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Willingness to learn Excel VBA.
Valid passport or ability to obtain one within six months of hire; periodic international travel is expected.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LabVIEW or programming.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and/or apply laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, and test fixtures for laboratory testing or infrastructure upgrades.
Support installation, testing, and validation of new or revised instrumentation, automated systems, and test fixtures to ensure quality compliance and address user requirements.
Prepare technical documentation, including engineering drawings, bills of material, hardware and software standard operating procedures, calibration procedures, comparative testing, and validation of manual and automated test methods.
Support existing laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and 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/or software as needed.
Own documentation for complex internally developed systems, including drawings, source code, and equipment lists.
Provide technical direction and advice when reviewing requests for new or modified laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures, and infrastructure.
Evaluate requests for alignment with operational needs and opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, quality, and testing Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility.
Work with global colleagues to promote technical and operational consistency, efficiency, and scalability in laboratory systems and infrastructure.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.