Senior Analytical Lab Technician

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As a Senior Analytical Lab Technician, you will leverage your technical expertise to support Engineering teams in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of new and existing products through comprehensive laboratory testing. You will independently conduct a wide range of product performance, durability, reliability, and compliance tests while ensuring test equipment and instrumentation are properly maintained and calibrated.

Using strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, you will identify failure modes, support root-cause investigations, and recommend improvements to test methods, equipment, fixtures, and laboratory processes. This role requires a high degree of technical competence, attention to detail, and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and project teams to ensure accurate and timely test results.

Position location: This position will be working onsite at our Monclova Innovation center in Maumee, Ohio. 

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Responsible for setting up and running tests based on Engineering Test Requests. This requires understanding the operation of key pieces of test equipment.
• Compile accurate test data and create test reports. Test reports will contain special testing parameters, photographs, and part conformance to the test standards along with any abnormal results.
• Create new test procedures or make modifications to existing test procedures as required.
• Manage several tests at the same time. Time management skills required to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to ensure proper test procedures are followed, and test results are clearly documented and communicated.
• Support and train other employees in test equipment and test procedures.
• Manage chemicals and materials in analytical labs including flammables, oxidizers, acids and bases.
• Ensure proper PPE and procedures are followed
• Manage calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair activities for assigned laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to laboratory operations, safety, testing capabilities, data quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Laboratory Science, or a related technical field preferred with 2-4 years of experience in the field
• High school diploma and minimum 5 years of relevant laboratory experience required.
• Fluent in Microsoft office tools.
• Experience in product testing, preferably consumer products
• Familiarity with component level test methods for mechanical and material performance
• Ability to be hands on and exposure to statistical significance, gauge R&R etc. 
• Proven experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Good communication and collaboration skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in laboratory techniques for analysis of composites, polymers, coatings, and metals
• Experience in woodworking using power tools
• Experience programming PLCs.
• Basic electrical wiring knowledge and skills

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 - $77,000 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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