Senior Lab Technician

The Senior Lab Technician performs all standard and non-standard tests related to home and security products. This role operates maintains and troubleshoots test equipment following written or verbal test instructions while documenting all testing results. The Senior Lab Technician works with engineers to analyze and interpret data. This role also mentors and trains others as assigned.

Position location On-site at North Olmsted OH.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all standard and non-standard tests related to home and security products.
• Document all testing results into a standard test report while working with engineers to analyze and interpret data.
• Operates maintains and troubleshoots test equipment following written or verbal test instructions. Monitors equipment collects data and ensures test specimens operate within the defined specifications.
• Independently build new test configurations utilizing preexisting core equipment which can be reconfigured to match testing requirements.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the certification and real-world test requirements for plumbing and security related products.
• Works directly with project engineers and various other team members requiring testing. Provides technical support and service in an independent and timely manner.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools designs test fixtures and fabricates equipment as required for assigned projects.
• Modifies computer programs required to operate test equipment such as programmable logic controllers.
• Collaborates and partners with other engineering groups on multi-discipline projects.
• Mentors and trains others as assigned.

Qualifications :

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology is preferred. High School diploma or equivalent related field experience may offset some of the experience requirements.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering lab or test environment is required.
• Experience in product testing preferably consumer products.
• Familiar with electronic/electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers computer control and data acquisition systems.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to independently manage projects and tasks.

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $45000 USD - $77000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and location. In addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy) inclusive fertility / adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand innovation and channel leader focused on exciting supercharged categories in the home products security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen House of Rohl Aqualisa SpringWell Therma-Tru Larson Fiberon Master Lock SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.

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