Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) – Hazardous Locations

Employment Status:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU
At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at CSA Group. A Laboratory Engineer (m/f/d)  is required to join our team to work on the testing of hazardous location (HazLoc) equipment. This role will be based in our new state of the art  facility in Plattling, Germany.

The Position:
As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to test new and emerging products for safety before they hit the market.  You will be involved in a world class organization dedicated to creating a better, safer, and more sustainable world.

Responsibilities:

- Assumes total responsibility for the completion of assigned tests within negotiated time schedules.

- Conducts a wide range of test procedures on sample equipment to the applicable standards and interprets results of the test. Works with Certifiers confirming which tests are required; the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required.  Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports.  Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.  Determines whether product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier.

- Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing; operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.

- Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carry out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.

- Responsible for follow-up for any non-conformances as a result of calibration, with guidance from supervisor.

- Responsible for the integrity of customer samples while in the laboratory as per company procedures.

- Interacts with jobholder / certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports.

- May make field trips and assist in work outside the laboratories as required.

- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Education & Experience:

- Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience in electrical or mechanical technologies.

- Associates degree in Engineering Technology OR

- 3-5 years of related experience

- Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools

- Practical knowledge of working with test and measurement instruments and equipment, such as: power supplies, multi meters, thermocouples and oscilloscopes, operation of machines such as drills, ovens and compressors.

- Must be able to read, interpret and develop engineering drawings and test data

- Must be able to understand and follow operating principles and calibration procedures, as well as general Laboratory procedures

Skills:

- Ability to manage difficult or unusual projects simultaneously and meet promised delivery dates

- Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills and abilities to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

- Must be self-motivated and client-service oriented

- Demonstrated systematic problem-solving ability

- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, follow-through and evaluate assigned functions and duties

- Demonstrated ability to work with some supervision. Good communication skills and ability to provide feedback to less experienced personnel when needed

- Strong organizational, time and project management skills to complete job tasks independently and in a time-efficient manner

- Technical report writing

- Computer proficiency (Word processing, Microsoft Word, Excel)

- Good knowledge of German and English (written and spoken)

- Demonstrated awareness of safety principles

What we offer:

- Innovative company with great growth potential and opportunities for employee participation.

- Internal networking with global experts.

- On-site presence is required. Partial home office is possible.

- Company pension plan

- Wellness program for a relaxed work-life balance

- Permanent direct employment and a future-proof job

Please send you CV in English.

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued.  Please contact us at HREurope@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.