Laboratory Technician II

Nortek•Shakopee, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician II works in Shakopee, Minnesota, both independently and as part of a team to construct test fixtures and apparatuses for data center cooling product development. The work may involve carpentry, light electrical work, piping, sheet metal, and operating material handling equipment. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is required. The technician builds prototypes, sub-assemblies, and complex test fixtures; fabricates assemblies; interprets engineering documents; and uses and maintains lab tools and testing and measuring equipment. The role requires practical problem-solving, effective communication with engineering and lab teams, and experience working on engineering projects in a regulated environment. Experience in construction, facility maintenance, field service, or similar industries is a plus.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the electrical functions of the unit under test.
Understanding of basic laboratory terminology.
Ability to identify and solve complex product or laboratory test setup problems.
Good problem-solving skills, creativity, and curiosity.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting data and complex technical ideas to engineering and lab teams.
Self-motivation, productivity, and a positive attitude.
Understanding of safe working practices in a laboratory environment.
Experience working on engineering projects in a regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in construction, facility maintenance, field service, or a similar industry.

Responsibilities

Build product prototypes or sub-assemblies by following written instructions, verbal directions, assembly drawings, and schematics.
Fabricate assemblies using welding, brazing, and soldering skills.
Use power and non-power tools to build prototypes and test equipment.
Read and interpret CAD drawings, electrical schematics, wiring and ladder diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Fabricate complex test fixtures to meet unique product development testing requirements.
Maintain safe work practices and the professional appearance of the work area.
Properly use and service lab tools and testing and measuring equipment.