Senior Laboratory Technician – Lighting (On-site)
Apply locations: Irvine
Employment Status: Regular
Time Type: Full time
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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 everyday household 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 electronic products to applicable photometric, photobiological, and laser standards (e.g. IES LM-79, IEC 62471 and IEC 60825) and Energy Efficiency Verification for lighting products (e.g. Energy Star, DLC, CEC Title 24); provides technical training and guidance to junior laboratory staff; performs specialized duties as assigned; 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 Engineer 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.
- May provide training and guidance to lower-level technicians.
- May oversee the work of lower-level technicians.
Education and Experience:
- Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience
- Associates degree in Engineering Technology OR
- 8-10 years of related experience.
- Advanced knowledge of test methods for measuring optical radiation.
- Advanced knowledge of Energy Efficiency Verification program requirements for Lighting Products (e.g. Energy Star, DLC, CEC Title 24)
- Experience in operating, maintaining, and calibrating test equipment.
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 to efficiently handle a variety of project requests to meet timelines for completion, and on-time delivery.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively and efficiently with internal and external customers.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Suite), and ability to learn and be proficient in any test equipment-based software.
The typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 - $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.
CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CSA Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.
About Us
CSA Group is one of the largest standards development organizations in North America, conducting research and developing standards for a broad range of technologies and functional areas. CSA Group is also a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services for products in many market sectors, and a leader in safety and environmental certification for Canada and the U.S.
The CSA mark appears on billions of products worldwide. For more information about CSA Group, please visit www.csagroup.org.
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