Engineering Specialist (Test Lab) - Medford, WI

Job description

SUMMARY: This person will be a member of an engineering team focused on the development and testing of windows, doors, related accessories, and materials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate the “Pella Total Competitiveness System” through projects associated with growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Work with engineering teams to develop evaluation plans that will thoroughly test products and materials and provide meaningful information. Read and understand test methods (ASTM, AAMA, Etc.). Influence industry standards by providing feedback where tests could be improved. Lead the industry in testing technology, methodology, and science. Collaborate with others in the improvement of existing standards and the development of new standards. Facilitate product development. Serve our customers by creating a place where designs can be prototyped and tested. Both learn and teach others to operate a wide variety of test and prototyping equipment within the lab and across the company. Validate product quality, design and manufacturing repeatability through testing. Understand perceived quality from a customer point of view. Support research and testing to ultimat...