Elastomers Lab Technician
Hendrickson · Kendallville, Indiana, US
Hendrickson is searching for a Lab Technician to join their Elastomers Business Unit at the Kendallville, IN manufacturing plant.
Job description
Hendrickson is searching for a Lab Technician to join their Elastomers Business Unit at the Kendallville, IN manufacturing plant. This individual will support Elastomer Lab activities through the assembly and testing of elastomer components; and execute preventative maintenance and repairs on various types of lab equipment. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Utilize MTS Servo-Hydraulic and Static-Hydraulic test equipment to evaluate the performance and durability of elastomer suspension components & subsystems to include: - Static & dynamic stiffness characterization - Load-deflection & strength testing - Single-axis fatigue testing - Assist in developing and improving test methods - Provide technical leadership within the lab while mentoring junior test technicians - Conduct multi-axial bushing fatigue testing - Conduct environmental salt-fog chamber testing - Utilize hydraulic press equipment to assemble prototypes - Manage test equipment, fixtures and test samples - Support lab equipment setup, upgrades and calibration - Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of lab equipment - Provide and maintain a safe, organized and clean (5S) worki...