Lab Maintenance Engineer 1

The Lab Maintenance Engineer shall be responsible for supporting and monitoring maintenance and facilities projects to ensure safe and efficient operation of the lab equipment. The duties shall include the oversight of cooling, heating and prototype lab area, the maintenance and continuous improvement of testing equipment required for the daily production of test data. Support the proper functioning and development of Engineering Lab by calibrating testing instrumentation on schedule, ensuring instruments, gauges and testing devices are calibrated correctly and give accurate readings at all times. 

May include:

• Work directly with other Facilities Engineers or Managers to continuously monitor and improve the performance of test equipment and facilities.


• Provide support to the lab maintenance and facilities team for troubleshooting day-to-day issues related to testing equipment and facilities.


• Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians.


• Assure repair techniques, repair procedures, and equipment specific training are documented and made available.


• Provide technical support for specification, identification and purchasing of needed parts.


• Develop and maintain test room P&ID schematics.


• Comply with calibration procedures for existing new lab equipment.


• Maintain accurate calibration records. Tracking of all calibrated equipment, internal and external.


• Complete calibrations and qualifications in a safe, timely and accurate manner following calibration procedures and schedules.


• Ensure calibration records are completed accurately.


• Coordinate with third party labs to expedite equipment calibrated externally. Maintain accurate records of accreditations held by external labs and ensure they comply with the ISO 17025 standard.


• Analyze calibration reports, review findings and support troubleshooting.


• Keep lead informed of any calibration issues or deficiencies discovered related to calibration.


• Responsible for proper handling, storage and maintenance of test instrumentation and calibration standards.


• Identify project supply/equipment needs to ensure lab operations are not interrupted.


• Support root cause investigation if unplanned maintenance events.


• Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all safety policies and procedures. Ensure that work areas are safe, neatly organized and professional on-site and in an office environment.


• Undertake other projects assigned by the management.

Nature & Scope:

•  Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  


• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements.  


• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments.  


• Works independently with general supervision.  


• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex

Knowledge & Skills 

•  Must be knowledgeable in the fields of Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Mass Transfer 


•  Basic LabVIEW HMI programming skills.


•  Exposure to programming Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD.


•  Practical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems.


•  Familiar with single phase and three phase Electrical systems.


•  Ability to understand traceability, substitution of standards, test accuracy and uncertainty ratios as part of ISO 17025 requirements.


•  General understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation, understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing.


•  Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics.


•  Must be familiar in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical components, and construction.


•  Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.


•  Ability to work with minimal supervision.


•  Able to manage tasks with minimal direction. 


•  Fair knowledge of electrical practices and safety codes.


•  Effective communication skills – verbal and written. 


•  Ability to work with a diverse range of people and in a team setting. 


•  High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.


•  Effective organizational and time management skills including prioritization skills. 


• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience: 

• 0-3 years’ experience including co-ops, internships, and/or research projects that include pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation. 

Education/Certification 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited institution required 

People Management : No 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment 

• May stand for extended periods when facilitating meeting or walking in the facility


• May be exposed to relatively high and low temperatures for short periods of times when accessing test rooms


• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Manager, Engineering 

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.