Laboratory Technician

PURPOSE

• This role specializes in overseeing the operation, maintenance, and optimization of laboratory equipment and processes to support the organization in engineering experimentation and analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•  Interpret internal and external customer requirements to meet desired outputs. 
• Participate in technical product evaluations by assisting with equipment selection and data acquisition capabilities of the equipment
• Communicate technical knowledge, specification, and direction to internal and external customers.
• Document laboratory operation, maintenance, and protocols accurately and comprehensively. 
•  Monitor and manage inventory levels of laboratory supplies and equipment parts.
• Provide training on laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Install, manage, and maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration, troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs.
• Research and report equipment upgrade and advancements for the organization to consider.
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with relevant standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Read and interpret pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Assist in building circuits for test set-ups and data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and electrical circuits
• Create and input data utilizing corporate management system software that include drawings, equipment documentation, operations manuals, quotes, and procedure documentation
• Perform guided research on a variety of topics and provide summarized data results.
• Complete assigned tasks using predefined departmental processes.
• Hands on technical support for both internal and external customers.
• Participate on a team to accomplish given tasks or processes.
• Travel mainly for the purpose of training, customer support, or trade shows. (Less than 10%)
• All other duties as assigned.
• Record daily activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Capacity to work indoors in an office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Capability to lift objects or equipment weighing up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
•  Physical aptitude to use basic hand tools in a laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel and/or attend meetings domestic and internationally outside of normal business hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High-School diploma and training in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience as determined by management utilizing internal SMC career development criteria. 
• Novice understanding of common assembly processes. 
• Novice in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Novice understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Novice in conducting research using corporate resources.
• A novice at efficient use of time to effectively plan and execute multiple duties.
• Competent understanding of utilizing basic inspection equipment in a laboratory environment. (Calipers, micrometers, flow meter, voltmeter, etc.)
• Competent ability to communicate utilizing corporate office software.
• Novice ability to take verbal and/or written direction on tasks, training, or departmental / company policies.
• Competent ability to communicate, in English, with internal and external customers tactfully and professionally.
• 0+ years (preferred) relevant work experience.

For Internal use only: ENG001, ENG002, Machine001