Testing Technician (R&D)

The Testing Technician provides hands-on technical and testing support throughout all phases of the product lifecycle. This is a versatile position that blends a variety of engineering disciplines, knowledge, and experiences. This position reports to the Research and Development Manager.

 

A core element for success at Master Spas is having a hands-on, collaborative approach, where you connect seamlessly with team members throughout the organization to build long-lasting, win-win solutions. Having a passion to learn, grow, and adapt is essential at Master Spas, so your highly developed interpersonal skills and social intelligence are just as important to us as your technical abilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

·        Lead hands-on, practical product evaluations by proposing processes, building test apparatuses, following test procedures, documenting findings, and making recommendations

·        Perform routine testing (such as energy efficiency and corrosion) in addition to one-off testing for new projects

·        Report on and work to resolve any issues that arise during testing

·        Verify that tests comply with specifications, codes, standards, and requirements, and are not deviating from predetermined criteria throughout the testing process

·        Ensure tests meet all intended goals, and are completed on time, on budget, and within scope

·        Provide test data in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner

·        Help with the creation of test plans, procedures, documents, reports, and forms that support the testing process and define best practices

·        Assist with the organization, calibration, scheduling, and maintenance of all testing and R&D Lab equipment

·        Champion the 5S cleanliness and organizational initiatives for the R&D Lab

·        Support the logging process and upkeep for First Articles and Samples

·        Assist with R&D and Design Engineering projects as needed, and collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel to support a wide variety of other projects and business needs

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

·        Associate or Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technical Discipline (equivalent work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree)

·        Ability and desire to primarily work hands-on in the R&D Lab/factory

·        Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, logical reasoning, and understanding of units of measure

·        Proven ability to use common shop tools, measuring devices, test equipment, and lab tools, such as CNCs, screw guns, saws, drills, routers, calipers, tape measures, gauges, meters, sensors, etc.

·        Practical understanding and application of physical connectivity methods, structural mechanics, electrical connections, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer

·        Willingness to work overtime and/or travel when necessary to complete a project

·        Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas both visually and verbally

·        Creative and inventive problem solver

·        Strong follow through and willingness to take responsibility for tasks through to completion

·        Positive attitude, with a desire to learn and improve every day

·        Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, collaborative, team-focused environment

·        Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel)

·        Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PDM software, and 3D scanning is a plus

·        Understanding and application of electrical engineering equipment and principles is a plus

JOB TYPE:
Full Time

SCHEDULE:

Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:00pm with an hour unpaid lunch & Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

COMPENSATION:

Our starting rate for a Testing Technician with minimum skill sets range from $60,000-$65,000. In situations where the candidate comes in with skills that exceed what we are looking for, they have the opportunity to earn significantly more once those skills are confirmed.