Laboratory Validation Engineer
Gentex · Zeeland, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Gentex (automotive) in Zeeland, MI. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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About the role
requirements
are met as well as providing technical consultation to the program and engineering teams.
requirements
and developed procedures including but not limited to regulatory testing.
- ✓Analyze and interpret test data against pass/fail criteria, providing technical consultation to the program and engineering teams throughout the test round.
- ✓Compile, evaluate, and report test data timely and accurately.
- ✓Support quality, corrective, and preventative action activities as identified throughout the validation process.
- ✓Follow lab quality system policies and procedures.
- ✓Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
- ✓Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to laboratory equipment and processes.
- ✓Train new personnel in test methods and lab process.
- ✓Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory, driving efficiency and effectiveness in validation practices.
- ✓Other duties as assigned.
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At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
Position overview
Laboratory Validation Engineer I will execute the testing, measuring and validating products by conducting thorough examinations, and identifying issues to ensure product
What you’ll do
- •Execute testing in accordance with applicable
How you’ll do it
- •Attention to detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
- •Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- •Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
- •Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, considering the unique needs of different audiences.
- •Fostering teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- •Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
- •Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
What to bring
- •Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
What will help
- •1+ years of professional experience in laboratory and/or testing setting.
- •Experience in lab accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.
- •Technical competency in the appropriate test area.
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