Photometric Lab Tech

General Responsibilities

• Perform photometric testing for validation, verification, benchmarking and production lamps
• Review and execute applicable customer and governmental requirements for validation, verification, and production testing
• Prepare documentation for review by the customer and various groups within our organization
• Run matrices, ISO candela plots, bench marking requirements for  existing and competitors lamps
• Perform aim / optical measurements to support engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
• Review and analysis of photometric data, gauge R&R and capability studies
• Analyze, troubleshoot and root cause test failures, and pre to post deviations
• Coordinate testing requirements with Operations, Resident Engineering, and Product Engineering teams
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritizing abilities
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel; Strong knowledge of Excel formulas considered an asset
• Ability to learn new software applications
• Ability to work as a team to gather and analyze information
• Able to work flexible work hours and varied start/end times
• Demonstrated ability to open  and understand specifications as defined by customer DVP&R
• Write scripts or select pre-written scripts  to perform measurements at required locations defined by the test specification
• Ability to mount product to be tested on appropriate fixture, make electrical connections and perform test
• Review and document test results for inclusion into test report.

Health, Environmental and Safety Responsibilities

• Work in compliance with and support company policies, procedures, work instructions and programs relating to health/safety and environment
• Provide support and resources in a timely manner to address health and safety or environmental concerns or hazards that require corrective action
• Clearly communicate goals to direct reports for health/safety and environmental protection
• Ensure adherence to facility’s 5S program.
• Review accident/incident investigation reports to ensure that corrective actions have been completed
• Conduct regular audits of work area(s) to ensure no safety hazards or environmental issues exist
• Administer appropriate corrective action for substandard health and safety or environmental performance

Physical Demands: Ability to sit/stand/bend/twist/reach/push/pull as required.  Ability to work at a computer/workstation.  Ability to lift different objects (boxes, totes, fixtures) weighing up to 50lbs.