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Description:
Position: Engineering Lab Technician
Since 1962, U-Line Corporation has been creating products designed for a modern lifestyle - beautiful and functional refrigeration and ice products that properly preserve food, beverages, and wine. Proudly manufactured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Since 2014, U-Line has been part of the Middleby family of brands. Learn more at u-line.com.
Reports to: Lab Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly Non-Exempt
Perks: Listed below is what we're looking for from you. From U-Line, you can expect:
- A competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching
- Free to all full-time employees is life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement to help grow your career skills and knowledge
- An exciting and challenging work environment with a casual dress code
Position Overview:
Do you enjoy being hands on while handling a wide range of tasks revolving around the operation of the plant? Do you enjoy the challenge of finding more efficient ways to do things and bettering process? We are looking for you as our Lab Technician.
Responsibilities:
- Refrigeration system design, build-up, and qualification testing as required to support new product development initiatives and mature product maintenance.
- Prototype cabinet fabrication using Model Shop equipment as required to support product development projects.
- Maintenance of Lab test chambers, computer data acquisition system, and Model Shop equipment.
- Assure that Lab test equipment is calibrated per schedule.
- Write and issue test report documentation for all product performance and agency compliance testing performed inclusive of conclusions and recommendations.
- Maintenance of all regulatory agency documentation records.
- Creation and maintenance of all required product performance listing and labeling as required for all applicable product distribution requirements.
- Participate in agency audits of products and test facilities.
- Provide manufacturing support as required for product assembly, work instructions, operator training, and on-line safety / performance testing.
- Pro-actively initiate communications as required to facilitate sample component acquisitions, and 3rd party testing services, as required to support product development projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Associates degree in HVAC.
- Minimum 5-years' experience in design, build-up, and test of household refrigeration systems.
- Familiarity with refrigeration product test procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
- Must be experienced in refrigeration product energy certification, energy listings, and compliance with all domestic and international safety agency and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with computer automated data acquisition systems a plus.
- Fluent with use of MS Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug screen.
Working Conditions:
- Office based and Engineering Lab
- 8-hour shifts
- Monday- Friday
