Contract Lab Technician

Dana Incorporated•Oakville, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Our Engineering group has an opening for a Laboratory Technologist Metallurgical/Mechanical at our R&D Center in Oakville, Ontario.

Requirements

College diploma in a related field at the Technologist level
Recent graduate, one to two years’ experience preferred, in the automotive industry.
Working knowledge of metallurgical and lab methods are important assets.
This is a hands on role so familiarity with basic tools and techniques is critical
Familiarity with automotive QS requirements would be an asset.
Must be self-motivated, detailed orientated, results orientated, and able to deliver multiple project activities in a fast paced environment
Must have good communication and customer-support skills, and proven ability to organize and document experimental conditions and results.

Responsibilities

Perform metallurgical and mechanical analysis, cleanliness and chemical testing in support of day-to-day operation of laboratory for new product or process development in the automotive industry
Execute sample preparation and experimental testing using internal equipment / facilities
Compose laboratory reports, sample collection and compilation of data in support of process and product investigations
Deliver timely laboratory support for problem solving, material and process investigations, and product development activities
Deliver for timely/rapid turnaround time for lab requests, and provide support for lab equipment maintenance and adherence to H&S and Quality standards