Lab Technician

ESS Inc • Wilsonville, OR

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About The Position

ESS is looking for a motivated and hard-working Lab Technician to join our team. This position works directly with R&D Engineers and Scientists for new product introduction, providing testing support, equipment maintenance, and organization of engineering labs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by technical school or appropriate college courses.
• 2 years of working experience in a developmental lab or 2 years of mechanical assembly, repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment is required.
• Familiar with data collection and entry (MS Excel or other).
• Canwork from standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team.
• Comfortable working with chemicals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of lab instrumentation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Assemble test fixtures, test stands, and battery modules following directions from engineers.
• Perform maintenance of and repairs to test fixtures, test stands and lab equipment
• Mechanical build/fixes
• Plumbing build/fixes
• Simple electrical wiring
• Sensor replacement and calibration
• Chemical cleanup (acids/bases, non-hazardous salts)
• Operate test and related equipment following directions from engineers.
• Monitor tests, records data, and summarizes/reports for engineers as directed.
• Install and operate electronic and hydraulic instrumentation for generating test data.
• Provide general support of operations to other work groups based on level of experience.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.

Benefits

• ESS offers a comprehensive health insurance plan (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA accounts, 401k with company match, flexible time off (FTO), and 8 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED