Senior Technician, Engineering Lab

Job Summary/Overview

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.

• 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.
• Performs statistical data analysis, interpretations, and documents experimental results. Evaluate and make visual observations on product samples from competitors.
• Communicates 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.
• Maintains accurate technical test reports for information transfer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to work effectively with internal and external resources.
• Must be organized and pay excellent attention to detail.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with test setups, equipment, and components.
• Expertise with programming and setting up Lab View 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.

• Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.