Engineering Lab Technician - Commercial Solutions Division

Job Description

Lab Technicians on our Engineering team play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of cutting-edge welding and plasma cutting systems within the Commercial Solutions Division of Miller Electric. As a key member of the engineering department, you’ll be involved in various aspects of testing, troubleshooting, and fabrication to ensure the success of our innovative products.

** What you will do and impact:**

• Support the New Product Development process by conducting a diverse range of mechanical and electrical engineering tests including: electrical output characterization, thermal performance, mechanical durability, dielectric strength, ingress protection, environmental protection, transportation & packaging qualification, and PCB qualification.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team of Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Welding engineers to take projects from original concept prototypes through production.
• Sustain existing product lifecycles by qualifying alternative mechanical and electrical parts to support end-of-life parts, cost reductions, and alternative sourcing efforts.
• Troubleshoot production test equipment, develop manufacturing test documentation, analyze manufacturing line issues, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Materials groups.
• Work closely with the Product Certification Manager to create and revise Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certification reports, including CSA, CE, CCC, ETL, NOM, etc.
• Foster a safety-focused culture within the laboratory environment.

Qualifications

** What you need to do to be successful in this role:**

• Committed to working safely with electricity, hand tools, power tools, pneumatics, and electromechanical equipment.
• Must be a highly motivated team player with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills: ability to write accurate and concise documentation is expected.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment and as an individual contributor with minimum supervision.
• Possess solid understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel (capable of creating graphs).

Other Qualifications:

• Two (2) year technical degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in engineering product development and/or support is preferred.
• Ability to provide program support for PLC or LabView based applications is a plus.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity and comfort with hand tools, power tools, soldering, multimeters, and oscilloscopes. Sheet metal and plastic fabrication experience is a plus.
• Travel up to 5% may be required.
• Position requires bending, sitting, squatting, climbing, and standing.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.