Senior Technician, Engineering Lab

Columbus McKinnon Corporation • Wadesboro, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Engineering Lab Technician is critical in supporting product development, validation, and continuous improvement efforts through hands-on testing, data collection, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced lab environment and be comfortable with both mechanical and electrical testing protocols.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• Strong technical background and experience working as a member of cross-functional new product development teams.
• Proficient with wiring motors, drives (VFD’s and Contactor controls), control panels, and reading electrical schematic diagrams.
• Proficient in the use of typical lab equipment (Thermocouples, Pressure Gages, Power Supplies, Power Analyzers, etc.); Ability to program PLCs is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including effective presentation skills, one-on-one communication, technical writing, and report writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with programming and setting up LabView data acquisition systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, & Power Point.
• Collaborator with a positive approach to problem solving.
• Creative yet practical problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning skills with a sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to maintain and prioritize incoming test requests and evaluate testing schedule.
• Collaborate with NPD and Sustaining Engineering, Operations, and Test Lab teammates to interpret results and recommend design or process improvements.
• Create and execute test plans and procedures for prototype and production components and systems based on NPD and Sustaining projects and schedules using CMCO’s test procedures.
• Responsible for the development and modification of test methods and apparatus for new products and processes.
• Perform statistical data analysis, interpretations, and document experimental results.
• Evaluate and make visual observations on product samples from competitors.
• Communicate test results to the appropriate requester by generating lab reports.
• Mentor and train new personnel on basic safety, principles, and procedures in laboratories.
• Assure availability of test materials and components by maintaining and ordering needed supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate technical test reports for information transfer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees