Laboratory Technician - Electrical Appliances and Energy Efficiency Verification

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Laboratory Technician - Electrical Appliances and Energy Efficiency Verification – CSA Group

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Employment Status
Regular

Time Type
Full time

CSA Group builds a world class team. Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products to meet safety, performance and environmental impact standards.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people’s lives through the work that we do. We’re looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Under general direction, designs set-ups and conducts experimental programs and accurately obtains and records data; fabricates experimental apparatus. Performs R&D assignments that are not standardized or prescribed. May make modifications to experimental set-ups, troubleshoot, and correct equipment malfunctions as necessary, and provide oral and written status reports. Main function is to test products to the given Standards.

• Conducts a wide range of test procedures on equipment to the applicable standards and interprets the results of the test.
• Determines and reviews which tests are required, the order in which to perform tests, and the number of samples required.
• Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.
• Determines whether a product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier/Reviewer.
• Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing, and operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.
• Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carries out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.
• Records technical data and draft reports.
• Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results as applicable.
• Relates test results to product specifications.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by Lab Manager.
• Notes and records discrepancies or characteristics of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to Sr. Lab Tech, Certifier or Manager.
• Independently analyzes complex devices and equipment to determine compliance to applicable requirements.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of requirements for new and/or revised standards as required
• Interacts with the Certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.
• Maintains and initiates direct certifier contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information.
• Tests to the certifier’s requests and provides general and specific information about the certification testing process or status of a work order to assist the certifier and improve overall customer service and satisfaction.
• Provides the certifier with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.
• Performs witness testing as required by Lab Tech III or Manager.
• Knowledge on how to operate test equipment.

• 3-year Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience or
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
• Related certification to field; i.e. Electronics Technician, OACETT membership preferred
• 5-8 years of related experience

• Knowledge of Electrical Appliance certification standards.
• Knowledge of Energy Efficiency Verification testing standards.
• Knowledge of safe practices; ability to move equipment around with assistance or independently; follow safety practices; ability to interact with internal customers as well as external; ability to use a variety of equipment to perform daily tasks
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Excel at research, problem-solving and project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to teach…