Laboratory Technician

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 radio standards testing which includes IEC 61000-4-X series CISPR 14, CISPR 32, CISPR 35, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 61326-1, EN 301 489, EN 300 328, FCC Part 15, 18. RSS-247.
• Familiar with EMC chamber calibrations like NSA, sVSWR, Field Uniformity.
• Hands-on experience with RF and EMC measurements.

Skills

• Needs to be knowledgeable of safe practices; ability to move equipment around wi