Engineering Lab Technician 
Easton, PA (Victaulic Global HQ) 

NOTE: This opportunity is for 1st or 2nd Shift About VictaulicSince 1919, Victaulic has been the world's leading producer of grooved mechanical couplings and pipe-joining systems. Used in the most demanding markets, Victaulic’s innovative piping technologies and services put people to work faster and maximize efficiency while increasing safety and ensuring reliability. The company has 13 major manufacturing facilities, 29 branches, and over 4,000 employees speaking 43 languages across the globe. With more than 1800 active global patents, Victaulic solutions operate in 125 countries across diverse business lines, including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.About the TeamThe Engineering Lab is a community of 50 plus individuals that dedicate and pride themselves to the excellence of new product development testing.  Our lab uses the latest and state of the art technology such as 3D printing, 3D scanning.  We test products from ¼” to over 100” in diameter. We work with fire suppression systems that save people’s lives, we develop products that provide clean drinking water, and products that bring natural resources out of the ground to help improve every single human’s life every day.
About the JobWorking in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory, assisting the technical staff with testing and evaluating components and prototypes. Perform all functions necessary to maintain raw and processed material inventory levels. This includes proper storage of incoming material and recycling of unwanted material. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in preparing pipe for assembly: operate various equipment, such as cut-off saw, drill press, and belt sander, as necessary. Learn to set up and operate all Victaulic grooving tools; clean and maintain as needed; groove pipe. Assist in testing: such as hydrostatic, flex, bending moment, air, low temperature, and heat aging to comply with engineering specifications. Maintain various lab equipment as assigned. Maintain records and logs; prepare charts and graphs. Support continuous improvement developments in the lab in accordance with Lean and Safety Initiatives. As directed, perform inventory control of lab raw materials (i.e. pipe, bar stock). This includes storing incoming materials and recycling unwanted materials and Warranty Claim products. Maintain an efficient, professional, organized, and clean work area in the lab environment in accordance with Lean initiatives. Follow all company safety requirements, procedures and participate in testing safety reviews. Log and estimate all hours using Liquid Planner (LP) and use LP as a primary communication tool Specific policies and procedures have been established by the Engineering Department to provide for the security and accessibility of electronic data and confidential information. It is the responsibility of the employee, in the daily course of doing business, to follow said policies as they relate to document management (see EOG-26). The extent to which departmental research and development information is stored electronically has vastly increased, and will continue to do so. The new Federal rules pertaining to electronic discovery stipulate that substantive email communications constituted "records" under the Federal Records Act. It is therefore the responsibility of each departmental employee to understand their role in communicating via e-mails and that all e-mails must be written/responded to in a professional manner. Qualifications: Associate and technical degree preferred Mechanical aptitude and high organizational skills Proficient in blueprint reading, shop math and precision instrument reading. Capable of assisting in the performance of all Laboratory functions. Capable of taking verbal and written instructions.Victaulic offers a full benefits package which includes: comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off plans, paid holidays, 401K with company match, company paid short-term disability, company paid life insurance, company paid EAP program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. 

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.#TOP123  #LI-GB1   #LI-ONSITE