Description:
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, designs set-ups and conducts experimental programs and accurately obtains and records data; fabricates experimental apparatus. Performs R&D assignments that are not standardized or prescribed. May make modifications to experimental set-ups, troubleshoot, and correct equipment malfunctions as necessary, and provide oral and written status reports. Main function is to test products to the given Standards.
Responsibilities
- Conducts a wide range of test procedures on equipment to the applicable standards and interprets the results of the test.
- Determines and reviews which tests are required the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required.
- Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.
- Determines whether a product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier/Reviewer.
- 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.
- Records technical data and draft reports.
- Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results as applicable.
- Relates test results to product specifications.
- Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by Lab Manager.
- Notes and records discrepancies or characteristics of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to Sr. Lab Tech, Certifier or Manager.
- Independently analyzes complex devices and equipment to determine compliance to applicable requirements.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of requirements for new and/or revised standards as required
- Interacts with the Certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.
- Maintains and initiates direct certifier contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information.
- Tests to the certifier’s requests and provides general and specific information about the certification testing process or status of a work order to assist the certifier and improve overall customer service and satisfaction.
- Provides the certifier with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.
- Performs witness testing as required by Lab Tech III or Manager
- Knowledge on how to operate test equipment.
Education And Experience
- 3-year Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience or
- Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
- Related certification to field; i.e. Electronics Technician, OACETT membership preferred
- 5-8 years of related experience
Skills
- Knowledge of Electrical Appliance certification standards.
- Knowledge of Energy Efficiency Verification testing standards.
- Needs to be knowledgeable of safe practices; ability to move equipment around with assistance or independently; follow safety practices; ability to interact with internal customers as well as external; ability to use a variety of equipment to perform daily tasks
- Adaptable to a changing work environment.
- Excel at research, problem-solving and project management.
- 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 CSA programs (CENTRA, etc.), or any test equipment-based software (Hooks, etc.).