Chemist - Lab Technician

We are looking for a 1st Shift, 7AM to 3:30pm, Chemist - Lab Technician to join our team in Elk Grove Village. Our company is a industry leading Ink Cartridge manufacturer and distributor for large orginaztions all over the world. This position can pay anywhere from $30 to $35 p/hour and can interview and start ASAP. Please see below for further details:

As a member of our Sustaining Engineering function, the successful candidate will be responsible testing Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) solutions for reliability and cost improvements. 

Responsibilities

• Knowledge/Experience in the Chemistry field and familiar with the terminology like (pH, Viscosity, SP. Gravity) 
• Perform product verification and validation testing in accordance with test plans and standard operating procedures.
• Collect and report experimental data for engineering studies related to our products
• Collaborate with Engineers to write, review, and provide feedback on test plans and SOPs, and data collection forms.
• Build, test and validate test fixtures
• Assemble electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment, subassemblies, and components for testing purposes
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot printers and products.  Analyze and troubleshoot field returned components
• Maintain 5S standards for lab organization
• Assist technical support in electronic and mechanical related issues.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in technician roles
• High school diploma required.  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, or similar, is preferred.
• Ability to assemble mechanical machines, wire and solder electronic circuits, troubleshoot and problem solve
• Having Engineering lab experience is a plus.
• Experience with electromechanical industrial equipment, with knowledge of motors, valves, pumps, solenoids, filters is highly preferred.
• Experience with the following equipment is a must:
• Mechanical: Hand tools, calipers, force gauges
• Electrical: oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering irons
• General knowledge of wiring diagrams and/or mechanical drawings
• Must be able to work in a team environment, and be self-sufficient
• Ability to perform the following:
• Work first shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Work with and around solvents such as MEK and Acetone
• Work in environmental chambers from 5C-50C (40F-122F)