Laboratory Technician II

Nortek Air Solutions•Shakopee, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician II, based in Shakopee, Minnesota, works both independently and with a team to construct test fixtures and apparatuses. Work includes carpentry, light electrical work, piping, sheet metal work, and operating material handling equipment. Maintaining a clean and safe environment is required. The technician builds product prototypes, subassemblies, and complex test fixtures for product development testing; fabricates assemblies; and uses and services lab tools and testing and measuring equipment. The role requires reading and interpreting engineering documents and communicating technical data and ideas to engineering and lab teams.

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 lab 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 subassemblies following written instructions, verbal directions, and assembly drawings or 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 for unique product development test requirements.
Maintain safe work practices and the professional appearance of the work area.
Properly use and service lab tools and testing and measuring equipment.
Construct test fixtures and apparatuses, including work involving carpentry, light electrical work, piping, sheet metal, and material handling equipment.