Lab Technician Engineering Department

Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply. POSITION SUMMARY   The Lab Technician supports the Engineering Department in conducting material, performance, and durability testing of windshield wiper systems and components for commercial vehicle applications (heavy-duty trucks, buses, and fleet vehicles). Working under the direction of the Engineering Manager, this role   is responsible for   operating test equipment, collecting and documenting data,   maintaining   laboratory instruments, and ensuring that all testing activities conform to   established   quality and safety standar ds.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   Testing & Evaluation   Set up,   operate , and   monitor   test equipment for wiper   blade , arm, motor, and linkage assemblies including endurance, wipe quality, freeze-thaw, pressure, and temperature cycling tests.   Conduct material testing on wiper rubber compounds, including hardness (Shore A/D), tensile strength, elongation, compression set, and abrasion resistance per applicable ASTM and SAE standards.   Perform accelerated weathering and UV exposure testing on wiper blade materials and coatings using UV chambers and weatherometers.   Execute wipe clarity and streak evaluation testing on test rigs simulating commercial vehicle windshield curvatures and dimensions.   Conduct environmental chamber tests including extreme temperature performance (-40°F to +185°F), humidity exposure, and salt spray corrosion evaluations.   Validate motor torque, wiper arm pressure, and drive system performance against engineering specifications.   Data Collection & Documentation   Accurately record all test parameters, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks, data sheets, and electronic database systems.   Compile test data into summary reports using Microsoft Excel and standard lab reporting templates; flag out-of-specification results for Engineering Manager review.   Photograph and document test specimens before, during, and after testing, including failure modes and surface conditions.   Maintain chain-of-custody records for all test samples and reference specimens.   Support the preparation of test plans, test reports, and technical data packages for internal and customer presentations.   Equipment & Laboratory Maintenance   Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration checks on all laboratory instruments and test fixtures; escalate out-of-tolerance conditions promptly.   Maintain calibration records and coordinate with equipment vendors and internal metrology functions for scheduled recertification.   Conduct preventive maintenance on test rigs, environmental chambers, dynamometers, and hand tools   in accordance with   PM schedules.   Troubleshoot basic equipment malfunctions; coordinate with outside service providers for major repairs.   Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and inventory of test consumables, chemicals, and spare parts.   …