Laboratory Engineering Technician

GE Appliances • Louisville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with regulatory and non-regulatory testing on Dryers and “all in one” (combo) units and washer tub capacity. This role works closely with engineering to ensure standards are followed during test setup, execution and reporting. The person should have demonstrated mid-level expertise in laboratory operations, including governance of test equipment, test software, calibration programs, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable lab performance.

Requirements

• Experience with Engineering Test Procedures (ETPs)
• Thorough understanding of standards (ETP, UL, AHAM, CFR, ANSI.)
• Demonstrated mid-level expertise in laboratory operations, including governance of test equipment, test software, calibration programs, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable lab performance.
• Ability to independently lead work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment to set priorities, resolve issues, and drive results aligned with business objectives.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities through strong time management, organizational discipline, and attention to detail, ensuring commitments are met in a dynamic, schedule-driven environment.
• Recognized mechanical and technical aptitude to lead and guide effective unit setup using lab testing fixtures, serving as a technical resource for others in the lab.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for unit set up with lab testing fixtures.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory environments with increasing responsibility, including troubleshooting Appliances, test stations, or similar complex equipment.
• 2 year technical degree or military equivalent
• Certified to perform energy testing on appliances per ISO 17025.
• Certified to perform UL testing on appliances per ISO 17025.

Responsibilities

• Apply unique technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of Appliances, specialized test environment equipment & software, and related industry standards to review test plans to ensure appropriateness, modify test setups as required, and calibrate test environment.
• Interpret test standards to confirm setup and appropriate method to use to determine test stability, valid test and produce test summary report.
• Confirm TRs contain required information for each selected test and ensure supplies are on hand for required test(s).
• Assist to perform quarterly inventory of supplies on hand needed for regulatory testing.
• Perform PM checks on test equipment to ensure testing is accurate.
• Assist Senior Technician maintain a list of Calibrated equipment, prepare equipment for calibration or send out for calibration and ensure equipment is calibrated before regulatory testing within the DOE/UL for Washers area and UL Dryer areas.
• Move engineering samples between the test area, preparation area, and storage areas and assist with maintaining areas within business 5S standards and safety requirements.

Benefits

• GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree