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Senior Lab Technician

Johnson Electric
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2025

About the role

Join Our Team as a Senior Laboratory Technician at Johnson Electric!

Location: Plymouth, MI (onsite)
 

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
As our next Senior Laboratory Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of developing product test systems and performing validation testing to support the Engineering Test Lab and Product Engineering Teams. Your expertise in test systems, specific test methodologies, and product knowledge will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
  • Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
  • Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
  • Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
  • Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Building and testing prototype electromechanical and electronic products as specified in schematics/blueprints.
  • Planning, coordinating, and performing validation testing using internal and external resources.
  • Mentoring lab technicians in methods and procedures.
  • Collecting, summarizing, and analyzing data, and creating test reports and other technical documents.
  • Developing and setting up fixturing, constructing test harnesses and circuits for product tests.
  • Developing and programming test control and data acquisition systems.
  • Ensuring that samples are tested to required standards and specifications, including both R&D and validation testing, analysis, and reporting.
  • Participating actively in Continuous Improvement and Safety teams.
  • Following proper housekeeping (6S), Lean manufacturing, and TS 16949 practices as directed.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Associate's degree in a technical field, or equivalent. BS preferred but not required.
  • Experience in a test laboratory environment, including the use of electronic instruments (meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, data acquisition units, etc.) and dimensional measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.).
  • Strong electro-mechanical aptitude.
  • Good communication skills (written & verbal).
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint applications.
  • Ability to multitask and conduct tasks in parallel.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems with test systems and provide resolutions.
  • Ability to present technical information to customer engineering.

How to Apply: 

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team


Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

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