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 standards.
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.
Data Collection & Documentation
Accurately record all test parameters, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks, data sheets, and electronic database systems.
Photograph and document test specimens before, during, and after testing, including failure modes and surface conditions.
Equipment & Laboratory Maintenance
Conduct preventive maintenance on test rigs, environmental chambers, dynamometers, and hand tools in accordance with PM schedules.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and inventory of test consumables, chemicals, and spare parts.
Sample & Specimen Preparation
Prepare test specimens from production and prototype wiper blades, arms, and assemblies using die-cutting, machining, and assembly methods per engineering drawings.
Follow all facility EHS policies, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials (solvents, rubber compounding agents, lubricants).
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Familiarity with SAE, ASTM, ISO, or OEM (e.g., Navistar, PACCAR, Daimler) test standards applicable to wiper systems or rubber/polymer components.
This position operates in a combination of laboratory and manufacturing floor environments. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical equipment, chemicals, varying temperature conditions, and noise levels requiring hearing protection in designated areas. Extended test runs may require occasional off-shift or weekend coverage with advance notice. Some travel to customer facilities, supplier sites, or external testing labs may be required (<10% annually).
CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship
At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.
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