Laboratory Technician

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THE POSITION:
IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL GET TO:

• Conduct testing in accordance with standard procedures using various electrical, material, and mechanical test methods and instruments.
• Follow test plans with limited oversight from Sustaining manager or engineer.
• Acquire materials from inventory and assemble test samples and prototypes.
• Provide laboratory support to Operations, Approvals, Supply Chain, Product Management, and New Product Development.
• Perform standards and approvals testing and obtain certification through witness testing.
• Generate summaries of data collected, including graphical and statistical analysis, for work related to assignments. Provide feedback to engineers and the project team.
• Train on new test methods.
• As needed, propose the most appropriate solution among a set of learned possible choices. Exercise judgment in line with established processes and standards. Follow set guidelines and procedures with some flexibility and creativity without sacrificing safety or quality standards.
• Be knowledgeable of and compliant with local safety procedures and policies.
• Manage, calibrate, and maintain the inspection, measurement, and test equipment and laboratory spaces.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical testing instrumentation.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous Experience in or with:
• 1 years hands on lab testing experience
• Experience with electrical testing a plus

• Ability to:
• Construct test samples with minimal supervision
• Conduct technical experiments
• Use electrical test equipment
• Gather and organize data from tests
• Perform basic analysis on data
• Communicate observations and results

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Machining experience is a plus
• Drafting experience is a plus

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• We are a $2 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 8,800 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

Job Type: Full-time