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Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Test Lab Technician will be responsible for evaluation and performance testing of components and products throughout the product development process. Collaborating with the cross-functional product development teams, the Test Lab Technician performs testing and documents test findings in support of new product development, productivity, quality, and marketing initiatives along with Agency requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows standard test procedures and maintains controlled documents

• Interprets manufacturing drawings, diagrams, and specifications in support of physical, visual and performance inspections, evaluations and tests

• Sets up test equipment necessary to conduct procedures

• Conducts both manual and automated tests using defined test procedures, captures test data, and reports test progress

• Uses electrical test equipment to characterize product performance (power analyzers, various transducers, multimeters, electrical strength testers, current leakage testers, power supplies)

• Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and document test results from physical and analytical testing in a written test report summary using Excel

• Maintains records of product evaluations. Maintains samples and sample identification for test products and components

• Clearly conveys testing issues in a timely manner

• Works with Test Engineers to help build test fixtures, while providing design input

• Maintains an active role in the lab’s safety program and supports all lab safety initiatives

• Able to lift 50 lbs. and stand and work for extended periods of time

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED NOT REQUIRED):

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline OR 2+ years applicable experience

• Proficient in the use of hand tools and measuring instruments (force gages, calipers, micrometers, etc.) is a plus

• Experience interpreting and performing agency testing (UL, IEC, ASTM, etc.) is a plus

• Experience in working with electro-mechanical and pneumatic components is a plus

• Understands basic principles of electricity (DC and AC) and has experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, power analyzers, power supplies) is a plus

• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment with time-sensitive tasks

• Possesses good communication skills (written and verbal)

• Displays a clear understanding of measurement units, measurement systems and unit conversion

• Proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience with the use of automated measurement/test equipment (i.e. Instron, CMM, Particle Size Analyzer, Viscometer) a plus

• PLC/LabVIEW/microcontroller programming knowledge a plus

_Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.