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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:

https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

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