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Job Summary

The Laboratory Engineer/Technician is responsible for supporting laboratory operations, conducting tests and experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role plays a critical part in product development, process validation, failure analysis, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

• Perform laboratory testing, measurements, and evaluations according to approved procedures and specifications.
• Prepare test samples, materials, and equipment for testing activities.
• Execute experiments and collect accurate test data.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness.

Equipment Management

• Operate laboratory instruments and test equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate equipment repair and preventive maintenance activities with vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain calibration and maintenance records.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze test results and identify trends, abnormalities, or failures.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations of test findings.
• Document test procedures, observations, and results accurately.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective action activities.

Engineering Support (for Engineer level)

• Develop and optimize laboratory test methods and procedures.
• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate product performance and reliability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), qualification, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering teams.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Follow ISO, IEC, ASTM, JEDEC, or other applicable standards.
• Participate in laboratory audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of quality management systems.

Requirements

Education

Laboratory Technician

• Diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

Laboratory Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

Technician

• 0–3 years of laboratory, testing, or manufacturing experience.

Engineer

• 2–5 years of laboratory, reliability, validation, or engineering experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Experience with laboratory instruments and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of test methodologies and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and procedures.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, automotive, medical device, or materials testing laboratories.
• Knowledge of reliability testing and failure analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or relevant quality systems.
• Experience with data acquisition and automated test systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Test execution accuracy and turnaround time.
• Equipment uptime and calibration compliance.
• Quality of laboratory documentation and reporting.
• Support for engineering projects and investigations.
• Compliance with safety and quality requirements.

 

 

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