Lab Technician

Job Summary

A technician performs and supports engineering testing, verification, and delivery of technical content and solutions within an engineering & technology laboratory, test, or work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Determines mechanical, physical and chemical properties of plastic materials, with qualitative and quantitative analytical test methods. 
• Support root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Support the development of technical solutions to problems.
• Participate in positive, team relationships with internal co-workers.
• Must have a good technical understanding of Engineering & Technology processes and principals.
• Must possess a good level of technical problem solving skills to manage successfully the technical activities on a project.
• Able to follow written test plans to set-up simple physical, chemical and mechanical tests or assist an experienced test engineer setting up more complex tests.
• Be able to install, verify and use measuring devices and gauges in laboratory environment.
• Able to apply basic knowledge and skills to own work and only limited by experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Understand situations by analyzing them logically.
• Develop knowledge in basic theories, practices and procedures in one area of expertise through formal training.
• Understand basic organizational structure and objectives.
• Recognize own job role and their contribution to the work of the organization.
• Understand basic culture and climate of the organization.
• Develop working relationships through teamwork, influencing and personal drive to succeed.
• Recognize the impact that other people have on the achievement of objectives.
• Define and strive to meet own personal standards of excellence.
• Understand the importance of new and innovative ways of working.
• Perform tests, inspections and verifications in line with the requirements of the specific engineering area.
• Have an awareness of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.

Job Qualifications

• Associate or Technical Degree in Science or related fields of study. 
• 1 year of professional experience in mechanical testing of sample coupons for review of tensile strength, compression, peel, etc...
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior working knowledge and/or experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting test frames
• Familiar with industry standard software (i.e. MTS, Datum, Instron, etc...) used to operate test frames
• Hands-on experience with machine shop equipment such as bandsaw, drill press, mill, jointer, hydraulic press, etc.
• Prior working experience with plastics, composites, polymers, etc...
• Be able to receive and act on instruction, guidance and direction from others.
• Possess good communication skills and understanding of why they are important.
• Be able to perform manual tasks in an engineering laboratory or test facility.
• Experience working with chemicals and engineered materials
• Perform well as member of a team.
• Be fluent in English language, both written and spoken. 
• Have awareness of Project / Program Management methods.
• Have awareness of diverse business environments and of diverse functions Awareness of budgets.
• Has an understanding of a global technical community and the interface the with broader business functions within GKN.
• Worked in cross-cultural teams.

Compensation Data

Compensation Range:  $93,591.00 - $74,873.00