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Elkay Engineering Lab Technician in Cary, North Carolina
Engineering Lab Technician
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Engineering Lab Technician
Purpose:
The Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of test fixtures and equipment. The position also performs test experiments and creates test reports.
Essential Job Functions:
Conduct Engineering Test: Execute assigned tests per the prescribed test method and report findings of variance or opportunities for improvement in a timely manner. Test and test Equipment Development: Work collaboratively with managers, engineers and peers on test equipment and test method development. May include design and construction of new test equipment. Test Stand Sustainment: Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program to ensure the continued operation of production and lab test equipment. This activity could include modifying existing test stands to improve process efficiency, replacing wear components, or calibration of equipment. Operator training and assistance on test equipment is also a responsibility of the position. Test Stand Construction: Assist in the design and construction of new test equipment. Lab Support: Assist lab services in completing requested machining, electrical, or trouble shooting assignments as needed. Work on teams to design testing equipment to meet engineering or production testing requirements. Work independently to machine, fabricate, assemble, and trouble shoot testing fixtures. Perform engineering test experiments. Manage the sustainment of production test stands and improve the equipment where necessary. Support production in training new operators and provide direction to maintenance to complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc. PMS. Support lab services in completing work orders. Responsible for additional project work that will include activities to support the business. Work on teams to design testing equipment to meet engineering or production testing requirements. Ensure timely throughput of product testing through the lab work queue. Operate required test equipment and instrumentation. Analyze and verify products or processes and effectively communicate the findings and recommendations, both verbally and written. Accurately input and document analytical data into the required formats and data systems. Support investigations of production or design defects or failures as needed. Upon request participate in, improvement activities, safety committees, 5S committees, and product testing demonstrations.
Education and Experience
2 + years of experience Machining, electronics, and general fabrication experience preferred Experience or background in plumbing is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors
Creative & hands-on problem-solving skills Ability to work independently on assignment and troubleshoot with minimum supervision Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and work to deadlines Ability to interpret drawings
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.