Laboratory Technician - EMC

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:

Under general direction, designs set-ups and conducts experimental programs and accurately obtains and records data; fabricates experimental apparatus. Performs R&D assignments that are not standardized or prescribed. May make modifications to experimental set-ups, troubleshoot, and correct equipment malfunctions as necessary, and provide oral and written status reports. Main function is to test products to the given Standards.

 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts a wide range of test procedures on equipment to the applicable standards and interprets the results of the test.

• Determines and reviews 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 and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.

• Determines whether a product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier/Reviewer.

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

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

• Records technical data and draft reports.

• Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results as applicable. 

• Relates test results to product specifications.

• Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by Lab Manager.

• Notes and records discrepancies or characteristics of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to Sr. Lab Tech, Certifier or Manager.

• Independently analyzes complex devices and equipment to determine compliance to applicable requirements.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of requirements for new and/or revised standards as required

• Interacts with the Certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records. 

• Maintains and initiates direct certifier contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information. 

• Tests to the certifier’s requests and provides general and specific information about the certification testing process or status of a work order to assist the certifier and improve overall customer service and satisfaction. 

• Provides the certifier with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification. 

• Performs witness testing as required by Lab Tech III or Manager

• Knowledge on how to operate test equipment.

 

Education and Experience:

• 3-year Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience or

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

• Related certification to field; i.e. OACETT membership preferred

• 5-8 years of related experience

• Proficient in EMC and radi