What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician position at Alfa Laval?
Alfa Laval, Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers Business Unit, in Richmond is looking for: R&D Test Technician
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
Who You Are
To succeed in this role, we see that you have an open mind attitude and easy to work with. You are structured and creative within given frames and have proactive approach with a service mind-set. You can work independently and have a maturity in taking responsibility for work and equipment.
About The Job
We offer an interesting job opportunity within our Business Unit for Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers. Your organizational belonging will be Existing Product Development Sweden, and you will be based at our site in Richmond VA USA.
Your main objectives as our R&D Test Technician in Richmond is to build BHE prototypes to customers, evaluation and failure investigations of field failures and locally support BHE manufacturing in Richmond.
You will have local and international contacts.
Key Tasks
You have an education level of secondary school. Knowledge of traditional cutting and grinding machines. You have an ability to read technical drawings and have basic knowledge in measurement technics.
If you have knowledge of the functionality, design, materials and/or construction of brazed plate heat exchangers (BHE) it is of advantage.
What’s in it for you?
We can offer you a challenging and unique role in an international, open and friendly work environment.
We focus on performance and support, personal and professional development through well-established people development processes and opportunities.
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
Who You Are
To succeed in this role, we see that you have an open mind attitude and easy to work with. You are structured and creative within given frames and have proactive approach with a service mind-set. You can work independently and have a maturity in taking responsibility for work and equipment.
About The Job
We offer an interesting job opportunity within our Business Unit for Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers. Your organizational belonging will be Existing Product Development Sweden, and you will be based at our site in Richmond VA USA.
Your main objectives as our R&D Test Technician in Richmond is to build BHE prototypes to customers, evaluation and failure investigations of field failures and locally support BHE manufacturing in Richmond.
You will have local and international contacts.
Key Tasks
- Manufacture prototypes for internal and external customers.
- Claims investigations; receive units, investigate and find root cause, document the investigation in a written report and cooperate with local claim coordinator.
- Evaluation and failure investigation of production units in continuous production, suggest corrective actions to eliminate/mitigate the problem.
- Support Operations Manufacturing in improvement projects aimed to reduce costs for scrapping and re-brazing
- Maintenance and improvements of equipment in workshop
- Issue and maintain safety instructions in workshop
You have an education level of secondary school. Knowledge of traditional cutting and grinding machines. You have an ability to read technical drawings and have basic knowledge in measurement technics.
If you have knowledge of the functionality, design, materials and/or construction of brazed plate heat exchangers (BHE) it is of advantage.
What’s in it for you?
We can offer you a challenging and unique role in an international, open and friendly work environment.
We focus on performance and support, personal and professional development through well-established people development processes and opportunities.
