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Quality Lab Technician - Controls

3 days ago by OTTO Engineering
  • Salary negotiable
  • Carpentersville, IL, US
  • Full-time
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OTTO Engineering is hiring a Quality Lab Technician (Controls) to run electrical, mechanical, audio, and environmental testing on new and existing product designs (including prototypes and competitor products) and document results for compliance. You’ll support the Quality Assurance lab with test setup, reporting, audits, metrology, and continuous improvement within ISO-driven quality systems. Standout perk: profit sharing paid twice a year (at company discretion).

Key skills
Electrical, mechanical, and environmental testingReading electrical schematicsElectrical diagnostic equipment (DMM, oscilloscope)Environmental chambers (temperature/humidity)ISO 9000 / AS9100 / ISO 17025Test report writing and lab documentationInstron materials testing equipmentVibration testing equipment (Unholtz Dickie, Bruel & Kjaer)SPC techniquesMicrosoft Office
Pays $40,000–$50,000 base salary (hiring range) for an onsite Quality Lab Technician role in Carpentersville, IL.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on lab testing and documentation, can juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and like working within ISO-based quality systems.
Why apply
  • Profit sharing twice a year
  • ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 lab
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
Quality Lab Technician - Controls Why should you join OTTO Engineering? At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products - we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Controls Division designs and manufactures high quality, comprehensive solutions that reliably perform for some of the most demanding markets in the world, serving the medical, off-highway, and military / aerospace customers with switches, grips, and joysticks. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues! Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success. As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success. We are proudly American! You’ll love our Quality Assurance – Controls Team! Our Quality Assurance team loves food! On a monthly basis the team participates in a potluck breakfast. They go all out for birthdays by decorating the desk, ordering lunch, and enjoying a birthday cake for dessert! And from time-to-time they have lunch outings! What will you bring for your first QA potluck breakfast? Specifically, we are seeking … The ability to conduct tests for stated criteria, involving mechanical, electrical, environmental and electromechanical functions Experience working with various Environmental Chambers (Temperature, Humidity, etc.) preferred The ability to understand basic electrical techniques and theories along with reading electrical schematics Experience working with various electrical diagnostic equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.) preferred The ability to use various measurement (both mechanical and electrical) devices As our Quality Lab Technician, you are responsible for the electrical, mechanical, audio, and environmental tests of current and new product designs. The Quality Lab Technician will: Maintain test-related Military/Agency/Laboratory documentation on Lab Database Prepare informal and formal tests reports Perform testing on prototypes, existing, and competitor products Evaluate test results and determine if products are in conformance Assist in assembly, procurement and implementation of test equipment Setup test equipment and products in proper sequence Conduct tests for stated criteria, involving mechanical, electrical, environmental and electromechanical functions Assist Lab Personnel in daily operations Assist in the OTTO Internal Audit program Assist in the OTTO metrology program for Quality/Production equipment Provide support and advise staff Develop policies & procedures to continuously improve OTTO’s Quality Systems Participate in the maintenance of OTTO’s ISO 9000 Registration Testing competence as required per ISO 17025 Scope of Accreditation for OTTO Assist with other related duties as required or assigned About you - What you’ll bring to the table: Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent Minimum 2 years formal training or extensive practical experience Ability to participate in ASQ CQT training program Availability for nonstandard or extended work hours Computer literate to a basic level in all Microsoft Office applications Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. Background in project management experience essential Experience working with various electrical diagnostic equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.) preferred Experience working with various Environmental Chambers (Temperature, Humidity, etc.) preferred Experience with Instron Materials testing equipment preferred Familiarity with various vibration testing equipment (Unholtz Dickie, Bruel & Kjaer, etc.) preferred Knowledge of pneumatic and electromechanical set ups is a plus Requires self-motivation and ability to complete projects with strict guidelines Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Strong oral and written communication skills; must have a pleasant and helpful telephone manner Requires the ability to differentiate between colors Must have excellent figure aptitude and be detail oriented Basic knowledge of various SPC techniques Requires the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Working knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, ISO14001, ISO 17025 and SPC techniques Ability to use various measurement (both mechanical and electrical) devices Requires the ability to understand basic electrical techniques and theories along with reading electrical schematics What OTTO offers for this specific position: The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience. Target base salary hiring range: $40,000 to $50,000, based on qualifications and experience. Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan. Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date. OTTO’s Benefits: Health: Medical Insurance- HMO Plan Standard PPO Plan Enhanced PPO Plan High Deducible PPO Plan FSA, LFSA, and HSA Dental Insurance- Base Plan Buy-Up Plan Vision Insurance 401(k) with a company match Life insurance: Life/AD&D Voluntary Life/AD&D Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 10 paid holidays Company picnic Holiday party AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year! To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Federal Notices Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights NLRB Notice E-Verify Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application. OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.

Reference: 22598_2659923326·Original posting
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