Lab Associate I Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

At ITW Food Equipment Group, people and food are our passion. We believe great food brings people together, and the relationships we share feed our inspiration to be the best we can be for one another.

It is our mission to provide food equipment that foodservice and food retail professionals can trust to work hard and deliver quality, consistent results day in and day out, empowering them to focus on what they love most—creating great food for great people.

As one of the premium brands under the ITW Food Equipment Group umbrella, at Vulcan, we are dedicated to exceptional commercial cooking equipment. It’s all we do.  Chefs and operators around the world recognize Vulcan as the best-in-class supplier for premier, energy-efficient foodservice equipment . 

If you’re passionate about building relationships, driving growth, and representing trusted brands that help customers succeed every day — we want to meet you.

As CBI Laboratory Technician you will be part of the Vulcan New Product Development Team (COE), responsible for developing new products including prototyping and testing solutions. Additional responsibilities include developing test procedures, testing for quality improvement and certification needs.

Strong prototyping skills as well as ability to work independently are required to archive product development milestones. You should be curious, inventive, and creative with proven record of equipment prototyping, manufacturing and testing.

What You'll Do

• Practicing the ITW corporate strategy, ITW Toolbox, ITW Core Values and Code of Conduct.
• Understanding and applying the importance of CBI – following the CBI New Product Development (Stage-Gate) Process.
• Pioneer new cooking technologies, including advanced controls and heating systems.
• Assist R&D teams in assembly, modification, and testing commercial cooking equipment to support new product development, continuous improvement efforts, proof-of-concepts, and certification needs.
• Develop, establish, execute, and document laboratory test procedures for the entire product portfolio, partnering closely with Engineering to define requirements and validate performance.
• Support laboratory testing to investigate and resolve vendor quality defects and field issues, while assisting component sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Supported the lab team in managing and organizing the storage areas for prototypes and lab equipment.
• As requested, work with and support other ITW FEG operations to develop and improve cooking technologies.
• Participate in engineering product design reviews.
• Regular reports progress to management.
• The role currently operates without direct reports

What you Bring

• High School Diploma
• Associate’s degree preferred
• 3+ years’ professional experience with food service equipment, commercial, industrial, or similar equipment
• English required
• Professional presence, trustworthy, respectful, team orientated and independent.
• Innovative attitude with growth mindset.
• Strong hands-on shop skills with experience in assembly and testing prototypes
• Press brake, welding, or automated cutting experience preferred
• Familiarity with thermocouples, multimeters, and data acquisition systems
• Scientific approach, diligence in data gathering
• Applicable computer skills using Microsoft Suite
• 3D modeling experience using SolidWorks a plus
• Adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and other policies and practices including safety and regulatory compliance

Where will you Work

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee:

• This is an in-office position
• Must be able to stand or walk for a duration of 2 hours.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach and twist to complete all job tasks.
• Operate common office equipment, i.e. PC, phone, copier, printer, fax.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE (i.e., safety glasses, gloves, steel/composite toe safety shoes) when required.
• Combination - industrial plant floor, R&D-Lab and office.
• Local travel up to 10%
• Hands on testing and/or troubleshooting
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, some flexibility in set hours allowable.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a respected global company with a reputation for quality and innovation.
• Enjoy a collaborative, people-first culture that values growth and creativity.
• Make a tangible impact with industry-leading brands trusted by professionals worldwide.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apply today and help shape the future of foodservice and retail equipment with ITW Food Equipment Group.

Additional information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Compensation Information:

The compensation package for the role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $29.70 - $40.20 and is also eligible to for variable compensation.

ITW considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, geographic location, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, ITW employees in the U.S. are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance programs. We also provide a 401k plan with both a company match and additional employer contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter benefits, Adoption Assistance, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, vacation, sick time and Paid Holidays.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.