Senior Lab Technician

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

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The Senior Lab Technician performs all standard and non-standard tests related to home and security products. This role operates, maintains and troubleshoots test equipment following written or verbal test instructions, while documenting all testing results. The Senior Lab Technician works with engineers to analyze and interpret data. This role also mentors and trains others as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all standard and non-standard tests related to home and security products.
• Document all testing results into a standard test report while working with engineers to analyze and interpret data.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots test equipment following written or verbal test instructions. Monitors equipment, collects data, and ensures test specimens operate within the defined specifications.
• Independently build new test configurations utilizing preexisting core equipment which can be reconfigured to match testing requirements.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the certification and real-world test requirements for plumbing and security related products.
• Works directly with project engineers and various other team members requiring testing. Provides technical support and service in an independent and timely manner.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, designs test fixtures and fabricates equipment as required for assigned projects.
• Modifies computer programs required to operate test equipment such as programmable logic controllers.
• Collaborates and partners with other engineering groups on multi-discipline projects.
• Mentors and trains others as assigned.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology is preferred. High School diploma or equivalent related field experience may offset some of the experience requirements.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering lab or test environment is required.
• Experience in product testing, preferably consumer products.
• Familiar with electronic/electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers, computer control and data acquisition systems.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to independently manage projects and tasks.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $45,000 USD - $68,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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