Laboratory Technician

Statut d'emploi:

Temporaire (Durée déterminée)

Type d'heures:

À temps plein

Nous avons besoin de vous pour former une équipe de calibre mondial
Les activités du Groupe CSA reposent sur l’atteinte d’un idéal : rendre le monde meilleur, plus sûr et plus durable.Cet ideal est au coeur de notre mission depuis 1919, année où nous avons élaboré notre première norme d’ingénierie sur les ponts ferroviaires. Aujourd’hui, près de 100 ans plus tard, le Groupe CSA compte plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes.

Le Groupe CSA, dont le siège social se trouve au Canada, est présent à l’échelle mondiale : il possède plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord. Il propose des services de mise à l’essai, d’inspection et de certification d’une vaste gamme de produits — des articles de maison aux technologies de pointe — pour veiller à ce qu’ils répondent à des exigences strictes en matière de sécurité, de performance et d’impact sur l’environnement.

Nos employés sont fiers que leur travail ait une incidence positive sur la vie des gens. Nous avons besoin de personnes comme vous pour poursuivre notre mission en ce sens.

Résumé du travail:

Primary Function

Without supervision, conducts a wide range of test procedures, accurately obtains and records data, interprets results, and performs R&D projects that are not standardized. Technician assembles and disassembles test samples and may make modifications to experimental set-ups and troubleshoot malfunctions. Maintains and initiates direct client contact to provide and ask for information. Provides ongoing feedback to Manager and Certifier regarding suggested modifications to experimental apparatus and / or equipment being developed. May assist in work outside the laboratories as required. Processes paperwork projects where no engineering is involved.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Assumes total responsibility for the completion of assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules. Conducts a wide range of test procedures on sample equipment to the applicable standards and interprets results of the test. Determines or works with Certifier 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. Notes and records substandard features of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to PGM, Lab Manager or Certifier. 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 lab as per DQDs. 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. Processes paperwork jobs from opening to distribution where no engineering is involved (i.e. alternative construction, change of records and multiple listings) if required.

Preferred 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 Strong knowledge in all national / international standards through research of standards, documentation, bulletins and technical articles in area of specialty Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools Practical knowledge of working with test and measurement instruments and equipment, such as: dynamometer, power supplies, multi meters, and thermocouple Thorough knowledge of Standards and testing procedures Must be able to read, interpret and develop engineering drawings and test data Must have some knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation, including operating principles and calibration procedures, as well as general Laboratory procedures Ability to manage difficult or unusual projects simultaneously and meet promised delivery dates Must be 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); keyboarding

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