Engineering Lab Technician

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915

Company: Dorman Products

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products.  Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

Dorman Products is seeking a Lab Technician to join our Engineering Services team. As a Lab Technician for Dorman you will performs product testing for new product development and quality investigations. Testing includes, but is not limited to: hydrostatic, thermal, tensile, and electronics tests. This role is onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM. 

Primary Duties

  • Perform internal product performance testing in laboratory and create documentation
  • Record data from testing in standard formats and provide results to product and engineering teams
  • Perform Dimensional Analysis using hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges)
  • Maintain Lean/5S environment
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Familiar with vehicle systems; including body, and electronics, preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

  • Technical school diploma or Associates degree in mechanical technology preferred
  • 0-3 years’ experience as a mechanical or test technician in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred

 

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Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.  www.DormanProducts.com


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