The Engineering Lab Supervisor leads a local team of Test Technicians on the setup and execution of design validation testing for AC Power's products. This role oversees the day-to-day activities of the AC Power lab facilities and is responsible for the safe operation of the equipment. In addition to safety, the Engineering Lab Supervisor is responsible for keeping the lab facilities clean and organized following the company's 5S policy. This role has direct reports and as such is responsible for mentoring those employees. The Engineering Lab Supervisor collaborates with the Test Engineers on the daily assignment of technicians to the various activities.
The Engineering Lab Supervisor responsible for planning the capital and operation expenses on a yearly basis. Likewise, they are responsible for tracking the capital and operational spend on a quarterly basis. This role is responsible for the replacement and repairs of all lab equipment. On a yearly basis, the Engineering Lab Supervisor shall review the inventory of equipment and decide which if any equipment should be scrapped. This role also ensures all lab equipment is calibrated per the company's policy.
The Engineering Lab Supervisor provides periodic updates to the director of engineering with regards to budgetary items, 5S and Safety, employee performance, and process improvement opportunities. The Engineering Lab Supervisor provides performance reviews of their direct reports as per the company policy. This role is responsible for maintaining the test technician job description; for interviewing candidates; for implementing employee corrective action when needed per company policy; for recommending employee compensation increases; for keeping the safety training records up to date for everyone that works in the engineering test bays.
Occasionally, the Engineering Lab Supervisor will be involved with face-to-face customer witness tests and is responsible for allocating test technicians, setting up audio and visual tools so that the customer has a world class experience while at Vertiv. Moreover, the Engineering Lab Supervisor ensures safety of the customer, which may include conducting safety discussion with the customers prior to them entering the test bays
Responsibilities:
Product Testing
Conduct a daily stand-up meeting to review the daily workload and assign Test Technicians.
Direct day-to-day activities of the Test Technicians.
Walk through the labs several times a day to verify work is progressing, test bays are operating safely, and test bays are adhering to 5S.
Work with Test Engineers to design special test fixtures
Assist with troubleshooting of failing test cases and/or test equipment.
Lab Facilities
Schedule repair for equipment when needed.
Schedule "downtime" for all technicians for 5S and Safety activities to maintain the test labs.
Develop yearly capital expense plan and track the spend quarterly.
Develop yearly operational expense plan and track the spend quarterly.
Schedule time to cycle test equipment through the calibration process.
Trace the calibration certification to the unit(s) under test for a given period of time in a given test bay.
Employee Development
Conduct 1-on-1 performance reviews with each Test Technician as per the company policy.
Schedule brief 1-on-1 conversation with each Test Technician more frequent than the official company policy.
Maintain the safety training records for all employees that use the test bays.
Schedule equipment training periodically and as needed.
Schedule safety training.
Contribute to the merit cycle.
Process Improvement
Present ideas on how to improve the facilities efficiency and how to improve the test process.
Example, through test automation, data storage and retrieval speed, lab expansion, lab consolidation etc.
Conduct Lessons Learned meetings with the Test Engineers and Test Technicians.
Accountabilities:
Meet or exceed new product development and new product introduction requirements and deadlines.
Sign off on test results and product release readiness.
Adequately address and resolve through interaction with human resources, employee relations issues, performance issues, succession planning, etc.
Meet goals and objectives as outlined by business leaders
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
5+ years of experience validating products through the development process.
Highly process focused.
Experience designing and testing hardware, software and power products.
Well versed on tools and techniques to properly plan, track test activities and to ensure products are thoroughly tested.
Strong ability to recognize and willingness to investigate and evaluate alternative practices.
Ability to interface with customers and to demonstrate product performance/compliance relative to customer needs.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.6 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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