Quality Lab Technician - Controls

OTTO Engineering

  • Carpentersville, IL
  • $40,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Quality Lab TechnicianOTTO's opportunity:Our Quality Lab Technician is responsible for the electrical, mechanical, audio, and environmental tests of current and new product designs.Specifically, the Quality Lab Technician will:
  • Maintain test-related Military/Agency/Laboratory documentation on Lab Database.
  • Prepare informal and formal tests reports.
  • Perform testing on prototypes, existing, and competitor products.
  • Evaluate test results and determine if products are in conformance.
  • Assist in assembly, procurement and implementation of test equipment.
  • Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence.
  • Conduct tests for stated criteria, involving mechanical, electrical, environmental and electromechanical functions.
  • Assist Lab Personnel in daily operations.
  • Assist in the OTTO Internal Audit program.
  • Assist in the OTTO metrology program for Quality/Production equipment.
  • Provide support and advise staff.
  • Develop policies & procedures to continuously improve OTTO's Quality Systems.
  • Participate in the maintenance of OTTO's ISO 9000 Registration.
  • Testing competence as required per ISO 17025 Scope of Accreditation for OTTO.
  • Assist with other related duties as required or assigned.
What you'll need to bring to the table:
  • Associate In Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years formal training or extensive practical experience.
  • Ability to participate in ASQ CQT training program.
  • Availability for nonstandard or extended work hours.
  • Computer literate to a basic level in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Background in project management experience essential.
  • Experience working with various electrical diagnostic equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc) preferred.
  • Experience working with various Environmental Chambers (Temperature, Humidity, etc) preferred.
  • Experience with Instron Materials testing equipment preferred.
  • Familiarity with various vibration testing equipment (Unholtz Dickie, Bruel & Kjaer, etc) preferred.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic and electromechanical set ups is a plus.
  • Requires self-motivation and ability to complete projects with strict guidelines.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; must have a pleasant and helpful telephone manner.
  • Requires the ability to differentiate between colors.
  • Must have excellent figure aptitude and be detail oriented.
  • Basic knowledge of various SPC techniques.
  • Requires the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, ISO14001, ISO 17025 and SPC techniques.
  • Ability to use various measurement (both mechanical and electrical) devices.
  • Requires the ability to understand basic electrical techniques and theories along with reading electrical schematics
What OTTO offers for this specific position:The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.
  • Target base salary hiring range: $40,000 to $50,000, based on qualifications and experience.
  • Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
  • Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.
OTTO's Benefits:Health:Medical Insurance-
  • HMO Plan
  • Standard PPO Plan
  • Enhanced PPO Plan
  • High Deducible PPO Plan
  • FSA, LFSA, and HSA
Dental Insurance-
  • Base Plan
  • Buy-Up Plan
Vision Insurance401(k) with a company matchLife insurance:
  • Life/AD&D
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
10 paid holidaysCompany picnicHoliday partyAND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/VeteranFederal NoticesRequest for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation:If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.comThese contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application.OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.

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