Product Development Lab Technician

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- Support Product Development Specialists’ development of new wire and cable products/technologies in conformance with our APQP development process.
- Coordinate and perform lab compounding and laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support specialists’ investigations.
- Assists with development of new products and continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
- Responsible for evaluation of DSG Canusa and competitor products as well as testing and evaluating various materials from EWOs, Production Runs and competitor samples to various industrial standards.
- Build / develop solid understanding of relevant specifications
- Work independently or co-operate with a team of chemical, mechanical and electrical engineers and related professionals involved in quality control testing, product research and development
- Develop capability to complete statistical analysis on data including capabilities, and distribution.
- Maintain records of experimental details and results.
- Responsible for reading and interpreting specifications and standards to develop internal test procedures for product evaluation.

**DUTIES**:

- Lab and Testing: _
- Support product development projects with testing from concept to completion in accordance with APQP development process and HSE targets
- Collect data from lab and plant trials related to development projects and summarize for use in statistical analysis.
- Basic analysis of data when required.
- Plan, conduct and Prepare Test Reports
- Support QC by conducting annual material testing as per customer PPAP requirementsInterface with standards and approval technical staff (Engineers, etc.)
- Support up keep of laboratory and equipment
- Expand knowledge to wide variety of testing methodologies and standards in relevant technology areas as needed.
- Administration: _
- Prepare and present product information including presentation of test reports
- Report activities in a clear concise manner through written and oral communication and ensure that APQP documentation is up to date.
- Keep up-to-date on material and product technologies

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Laboratory Technician Diploma
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience: Wire and cable manufacturing or electrical accessories
- Materials testing laboratory settingMaterials and/or polymer manufacturing/processing environment
- Attention to detail and focus on safety
- Good communication, teamwork, organization and planning skills

**What Shawcor Offers**
- We understand times have changed and so have we. Shawcor offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs
- We recognize your efforts in personalized and meaningful ways such as: Competitive salary, Incentive pay, Medical benefits, Retirement savings plan, Paid vacation days, Education Assistance Program and confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Participation in Service Milestone Awards and ongoing recognition opportunities
- Access to Mental Health support resources such as our personalized Mental Health and Wellness platform offered through Headversity
- Employees are provided with personalized opportunities to support interests and career development (including Global Career and travel opportunities)
- Commitment to continuously promote a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment
- Challenging and rewarding opportunities supported by training initiatives
- We value ESG at Shawcor through company events, including volunteering opportunities for employees, social gatherings, community engagement opportunities and team building exercises
- At Shawcor, safety comes first We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy
- We’re working to create a better world. Join us

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Please indicate your salary expectations.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON