Laboratory Technician

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Main missions:

• Follow and carry out tests of validation plans and test requests that are under his responsibility


• Participate in the development activities of laboratory resources or professions

Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Carry out tests:

• Carry out the tests according to the established schedule and in compliance with the procedures


• Carry out the tests in the presence of the customer if necessary.


• Check the correct operation of the test equipment and choose the appropriate measuring instruments


• Identify overload periods


• Analyse the results


• Participate in corrective actions and propose solutions


• Anticipate the need for parts and equipment and refer to the Validation Manager and/or the Group Leader


• Report errors and inconsistencies in procedures where appropriate


• Identify parts for testing and ensure their fate


• Clear, tidy and clean the work area at the end of the test

Responsibility 2: Write and follow up test reports:

• Write reports in order to comprehensively record the test conditions, illustrate the reports


• Follow up the reports, from drafting, through corrections, to dissemination. Respecting the department's and the service's distribution deadlines.


• For technicians who are responsible for following up a validation plan, fill in the summary pages.

Responsibility 3: Act to improve test facilities and working conditions:

• Report failures in test equipment and measuring instruments.


• Participate in the development of test equipment and methods


• Participate in the improvement of the working and storage space  

Responsibility 4: Ensure the versatility of the group

• Maintain a multi-skill chart showing the skills acquired in testing


• Train employees in the tests of which they have knowledge

Responsibility 5: Environmental and Energy Safety

• Respect waste management and chemical product identification guidelines


• Participate in updating or defining safety and tidying instructions (5S).

Profile: 

Personal Background

• Associate Degree


• Fluent English


• Knowledge of the materials plastic


• Significant internship in the automotive industry or a test laboratory

Job Technical skills

• Computer skills (office software and acquisition software)


• Practice of physical measurement (sensors, etc.)


• Handling of various tools (mechanics, electricity, etc)

Job Soft skills

•  Team spirit


• Respect for individuals


• Sense of the common good


• Listen


• Communication


• Be autonomous

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.