Laboratory Technician - Lighting (On-site)

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:
Under general direction, performs testing on a variety of Lighting products to applicable standards and test methods; assembles test samples and makes modifications to set-ups; provides ongoing feedback regarding suggested modifications to apparatus and/or equipment being tested; plus other lab activities and assignments as required.

Responsibilities:
* Conducts a wide range of test procedures on equipment to the applicable standards and interprets the results of the test.
* Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.
* Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing, and operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.
* Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carries out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.
* Notes and records discrepancies or characteristics of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to Sr. Lab Tech, Project Engineer or Manager.
* Tests to the Project Engineer's requests and provides general and specific information about the testing process or status of a work order to assist the Project Engineer and improve overall customer service and satisfaction.

Education and Experience:
* Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience
* Associates degree in Engineering Technology OR
* 1-5 years of related experience
* Experience in operating, maintaining, and calibrating test equipment.
* Working knowledge of test methods for lighting performance preferred.
* Working knowledge of Energy Efficiency Verification programs requirements for Lighting Products preferred.

Skills:
* Excel at research, problem-solving and project management.
* Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner.

* Needs to be knowledgeable of safe practices; ability to move equipment around with assistance or independently; follow safety practices;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to teach others, and work independently and as a team player.
* Excellent and effective time and project management skills in order to efficiently handle a variety and multiple project requests in order to meet timelines for completion, and on-time delivery.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively and efficiently with internal customers as well as well as external.
* Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Suite), as required, learn and be proficient in any test equipment-based software.

The typical hiring range for this position is $66, 000 - $100,000; however, based on a variety of considerations (such as education, licenses, certifications and/or, experience,) CSA Group reserves the right to flexibility outside of the stated range.