R&D Laboratory Technician

Cardinal Glass Industries•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a cross functional team whose aim is to innovate and develop highly energy efficient glass products for the residential window and door market. This position will coordinate and complete laboratory testing to develop new advanced products, as well as support existing products for the insulating glass industry. Technology developed and implemented by this team has the potential to significantly reduce energy usage in millions of homes across North America.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in a laboratory or fabrication setting.
Commitment to safety and an orderly and safe workplace.
Ability to work as part of a team, including all levels of coworkers.
Time management skills with the ability to plan and track multiple projects over months.
Capable of and interested in hands-on testing.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in all phases of product testing and development on assigned projects.
Learning, operating, and maintaining laboratory test equipment.
Recording product test data and providing summary notes on results in addition to some data analysis.
Assist in facility support as it relates to troubleshooting equipment and handling glass.
Maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
Travel on occasional basis to a Cardinal production facility, supplier location, job site, or other locations as needed.

Benefits

Monthly profit sharing based on corporate profitability.
Team members are enrolled in Cardinal’s Bedrock leadership program for future career development.
10 paid holidays per year.
10 paid time off days per year.
Up to 10 days of sick / family leave per year.
Company sponsored 401 (k) plan with company contributions.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
Health Savings Account available with company contributions.
Company paid life insurance.
Company paid short and long term disability.