Laboratory Technician

Valeo • Reno, NV

8d

About The Position

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Know, and apply, the safety and environment rules of the site. Know, apply and teach others to apply the quality rules and quality tools. Perform audits in production: Presence and validity of safety and quality work instructions. Start up of the line(s) / machine(s): Audit that the release of the first piece was carried out according to the corresponding standard. Poka Yokes: Audit the proper functioning of quality devices (Poka Yoke, controls integrated into machines….) according to the corresponding standard. Audit the standards (For example: OK start, work instructions, visual inspection standard, parameter setting records, magic square….) displayed & used in production and notify the corresponding Supervisor/ Engineer of any non-conformities. Audit that the controls performed are in line with the control plan requirements: Content, method, frequency, results & reaction to non-conformities. Stop at First Defect (Assembly lines) and Reaction To The First Defect (Upstream processes): Audit that the stoppage and reaction rules to the defect are respected and that a QRAP is open and monitored according to the corresponding standard. Audit that all the product is identified according to its status and according to the corresponding standard. Audit deviations: Method, training, documentation, parts identification, duration/number of parts versus the deviation limit. Support or perform StEDE assessments. Site-specific or product-specific audits. Participate in pre-test meetings, setup and perform laboratory tests, preliminary analysis and summary of test results data, verify compliance with customer specifications and Valeo Work Instructions draft test reports for review by Test / Product Engineers Develop and maintain plant wide calibration systems according to QS 9000 and American Association of Laboratory Accreditation standards. Calibrate gauges designated for internal calibration. Maintain and perform minor repairs on calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other small quality hand tools. Operate Coordinate Measuring Machine for dimensional verification of products. Application of appropriate computer programs and data acquisition systems, perform program customizations as required. Maintain documentation control (test requests, log sheets, pre-test inspection record, test data, test reports, etc.) Review, updating and generation of Laboratory Work Instructions as required. Maintain proficiency in the operation of all Dimensional Lab equipment. Assist in dimension related problem solving as necessary, utilizing the proper methods and equipment. Monitor functional lab test equipment for proper operation during off-shift hours. Proper Sample Disposition (packaging and storage) per department guidelines. Utilize appropriate Quality Tools (i.e. non-conformance, 5W2H, etc.) for identification of non-quality concerns and root cause investigation. Develop and maintain appropriate level of knowledge of test & measurement equipment operation, including all safety and environmental precautions. Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on test equipment. Perform in-house calibration of equipment, as well as coordinate calibration with vendors, as required. In-house calibrations to be performed only by certified personnel. Assist with equipment and lab supplies purchases. Have a working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection techniques (CMM, Romer Arm, Laser Tracker, hand tools, etc.) including usage of Faro arm. Accurate/timely reporting of TRS (machine uptime) to promote lab efficiency. Daily recording of hours worked per program using company-standard software (ie. Cordys / PWA / EPM)

Responsibilities

• Know, and apply, the safety and environment rules of the site.
• Know, apply and teach others to apply the quality rules and quality tools.
• Perform audits in production: Presence and validity of safety and quality work instructions.
• Start up of the line(s) / machine(s): Audit that the release of the first piece was carried out according to the corresponding standard.
• Poka Yokes: Audit the proper functioning of quality devices (Poka Yoke, controls integrated into machines….) according to the corresponding standard.
• Audit the standards (For example: OK start, work instructions, visual inspection standard, parameter setting records, magic square….) displayed & used in production and notify the corresponding Supervisor/ Engineer of any non-conformities.
• Audit that the controls performed are in line with the control plan requirements: Content, method, frequency, results & reaction to non-conformities.
• Stop at First Defect (Assembly lines) and Reaction To The First Defect (Upstream processes): Audit that the stoppage and reaction rules to the defect are respected and that a QRAP is open and monitored according to the corresponding standard.
• Audit that all the product is identified according to its status and according to the corresponding standard.
• Audit deviations: Method, training, documentation, parts identification, duration/number of parts versus the deviation limit.
• Support or perform StEDE assessments.
• Site-specific or product-specific audits.
• Participate in pre-test meetings, setup and perform laboratory tests, preliminary analysis and summary of test results data, verify compliance with customer specifications and Valeo Work Instructions draft test reports for review by Test / Product Engineers
• Develop and maintain plant wide calibration systems according to QS 9000 and American Association of Laboratory Accreditation standards.
• Calibrate gauges designated for internal calibration.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other small quality hand tools.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machine for dimensional verification of products.
• Application of appropriate computer programs and data acquisition systems, perform program customizations as required.
• Maintain documentation control (test requests, log sheets, pre-test inspection record, test data, test reports, etc.)
• Review, updating and generation of Laboratory Work Instructions as required.
• Maintain proficiency in the operation of all Dimensional Lab equipment.
• Assist in dimension related problem solving as necessary, utilizing the proper methods and equipment.
• Monitor functional lab test equipment for proper operation during off-shift hours.
• Proper Sample Disposition (packaging and storage) per department guidelines.
• Utilize appropriate Quality Tools (i.e. non-conformance, 5W2H, etc.) for identification of non-quality concerns and root cause investigation.
• Develop and maintain appropriate level of knowledge of test & measurement equipment operation, including all safety and environmental precautions.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on test equipment.
• Perform in-house calibration of equipment, as well as coordinate calibration with vendors, as required.
• In-house calibrations to be performed only by certified personnel.
• Assist with equipment and lab supplies purchases.
• Have a working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection techniques (CMM, Romer Arm, Laser Tracker, hand tools, etc.) including usage of Faro arm.
• Accurate/timely reporting of TRS (machine uptime) to promote lab efficiency.
• Daily recording of hours worked per program using company-standard software (ie. Cordys / PWA / EPM)

Benefits

• Being part of our team, you will join:
• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed