Quality Lab Technician - Controls

OTTO Engineering•Carpentersville, IL

2d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products - we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Controls Division designs and manufactures high quality, comprehensive solutions that reliably perform for some of the most demanding markets in the world, serving the medical, off-highway, and military / aerospace customers with switches, grips, and joysticks. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues! Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success. As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success. We are proudly American! You’ll love our Quality Assurance – Controls Team! Our Quality Assurance team loves food! On a monthly basis the team participates in a potluck breakfast. They go all out for birthdays by decorating the desk, ordering lunch, and enjoying a birthday cake for dessert! And from time-to-time they have lunch outings! What will you bring for your first QA potluck breakfast?

Requirements

Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent
Minimum 2 years formal training or extensive practical experience
Ability to participate in ASQ CQT training program
Availability for nonstandard or extended work hours
Computer literate to a basic level in all Microsoft Office applications
Lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
Background in project management experience essential
Requires self-motivation and ability to complete projects with strict guidelines
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong oral and written communication skills; must have a pleasant and helpful telephone manner
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors
Must have excellent figure aptitude and be detail oriented
Basic knowledge of various SPC techniques
Requires the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to use various measurement (both mechanical and electrical) devices
Requires the ability to understand basic electrical techniques and theories along with reading electrical schematics

Nice To Haves

Experience working with various Environmental Chambers (Temperature, Humidity, etc.) preferred
Experience working with various electrical diagnostic equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.) preferred
Experience with Instron Materials testing equipment preferred
Familiarity with various vibration testing equipment (Unholtz Dickie, Bruel & Kjaer, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of pneumatic and electromechanical set ups is a plus
Working knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, ISO14001, ISO 17025 and SPC techniques

Responsibilities

Maintain test-related Military/Agency/Laboratory documentation on Lab Database
Prepare informal and formal tests reports
Perform testing on prototypes, existing, and competitor products
Evaluate test results and determine if products are in conformance
Assist in assembly, procurement and implementation of test equipment
Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence
Conduct tests for stated criteria, involving mechanical, electrical, environmental and electromechanical functions
Assist Lab Personnel in daily operations
Assist in the OTTO Internal Audit program
Assist in the OTTO metrology program for Quality/Production equipment
Provide support and advise staff
Develop policies & procedures to continuously improve OTTO’s Quality Systems
Participate in the maintenance of OTTO’s ISO 9000 Registration
Testing competence as required per ISO 17025 Scope of Accreditation for OTTO
Assist with other related duties as required or assigned