Laboratory Validation Engineer II

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Validation Engineer II will ensure the reliability of products by examination and analysis as well as providing technical consultation to the program and engineering teams on all facets of product validation. This role comprises both product and compliance testing. This position is working onsite in Zeeland, MI at a Gentex facility.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
3+ years of professional experience in laboratory and/or testing setting.
Strong competency with appropriate test area.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lab accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.

Responsibilities

Execute testing in accordance with applicable requirements and developed procedures including but not limited to regulatory testing.
Analyze and interpret test data against pass/fail criteria, providing technical consultation to the program and engineering teams throughout the test round.
Compile, evaluate, and report test data timely and accurately.
Support technical interpretation of customer requirements, product design weaknesses and proposed test methodology to assist the program and engineering teams in product development decisions.
Ideate and establish new test methodologies, procedures, and equipment.
Communicate with internal customers to clarify test details and provide project status updates.
Initiate and participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
Support quality, corrective, and preventative action activities.
Support and promote lab quality system policies and procedures.
Train personnel on test methods and lab process.
Perform benchmark testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to laboratory equipment and processes.
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory, driving efficiency and effectiveness in validation practices.
Other duties as assigned.