Technician I

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

About the Role

• Elastomer mixing and testing which include sample preparations and generating test reports based on ASTM procedures and guidelines.
• Perform all required testing with universal machine tester, durometers, lap shear set fixtures, thermal conductivity meter, viscotester, profilometer, electrical resistance, ovens, calipers, peel tester.
• Understands current data collection and documentation.
• Mixing elastomer compounds with rubber mills and other internal mixers and filtration systems.
• Run DOE for higher temperature fiber optics sensors
• Assist in engineering prototype builds
• Provides training assistance to Technicians on transfer of new product introduction to manufacturing.

Your Key Responsibilities

Product & Process Documentation:

• Complete assignments following the instructions of others or as indicated by explicit documentation

Testing and Evaluation:

• Build/assemble prototypes, fixtures, and other equipment or machinery
• Perform tests, inspections, and other evaluations of products and processes based on defined procedures and standards

Technical Support:

• Recurrent on product, process, and equipment developments
• Provide input to resolution of internal and external customer technical issues

Administrative Activities:

• Assist with inventory management
• Understand and follow all organization and department safety policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Two-year degree or high-school graduate and related experience (3-5 years)

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.