Test Lab Manager

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

WHY JOIN US?

At Mersen, we will welcome you from the start. Your colleagues and supervisor will ensure that you quickly integrate into the team, feel comfortable, receive relevant knowledge and can quickly identify with the company. 

Moreover, we offer you:

• An open company culture: a collegial team spirit
• Shared values and ethics
• An empowering work environment, focused on excellence and innovation
• Support with training and accreditation courses

MISSION

The Test Lab Manager is responsible for operating and maintaining the Low Power and High-Power Test Labs for all product development efforts, participates in follow-up testing, performs UL and CSA Certification, and Customer Test Programs.

CONTEXT OF POSITION AND MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Conduct High Fault Current, Time-Current, and Cycling Testing in accordance with Test Standard Specs
• Generate and control test lab schedule, and distribute to necessary stake holders
• Understand, operate and maintain Control Circuitry, Data Acquisition Systems, and Power Generation Equipment
• Able to specify and install Data Acquisition systems
• Evaluate Test Data and Test Performances to support Design Engineers Theories
• Interpret Listing Services Standards in conjunction with the proper Product Classification
• Maintain all the Lab’s Power Generation and associated Test Equipment
• Maintain all associated Test and Calibrations Files
• Recommend upgrades to all and any equipment
• Assist on Team Projects as required
• Perform weekly maintenance procedures and record results in proper logs
• Travel to Test Facilities for Product Development and Certification Test Programs as required
• Maintain the electrical calibration schedule
• Develop the monthly test lab notes for the Staff meeting
• Perform monthly audit product testing as required
• Keep the lab safe and clean
• Oversee shipping and receiving
• Hire and monitor outside contractors for facility electrical, plumbing, and construction projects
• Address safety concerns throughout the facility
• Communicate building issues with the Property Manager

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To ensure that the Operating Expense Budget, Capital Expenditures, are within the plan.
• To ensure that the technicians meet their deliverables.
• To maintain and operate the test labs at the highest level of safety and cleanness.
• To contribute to the support of the R&D’s teams to meet their goals.
• To contribute to the customers’ satisfaction by meeting their deadlines.
• Partner and understand Mersen’s global R&D needs to maintain, upgrade capabilities and recommend capital improvements to support Global business and technology strategies.   
• Continuously improve performance for personnel, lab equipment and customers.
• Partner to advance and accelerate R&D projects by ensuring timely scheduling, maintain capacity, prepare prompt test reports, perform analysis and where appropriate make recommendations
• Oversee changes, additions, and repairs to the building infrastructure
• Supervise shipping and receiving activities
• Address unsafe conditions found throughout the facility

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.  5 plus years’ experience preferred.
• Prior experience managing people (up to 2 individuals)
• Must be capable of communicating with test lab personnel, internal engineers, and customers.
• Working experience with PC operating platforms (DOS, Windows, Excel, etc.).
• Experience associated with Transformer Theory, Solid State Components, Electromagnetic Fields, and Power Supply Design.
• Experience in power electronics and power generation systems
• Hands-on individual.
• Familiar and able to work with standards (UL, CSA, IEC, IEEE., ANSI, NEC, etc.)
• Able to work in high voltage and high current environments
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot Control Systems to the Component Level.
• Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems and IEEE Interface Systems.
• Three to five years’ experience with PC operation and programming.
• Experience in electromagnetic fields and power generation systems.
• Physical requirements, climbing ladders, lifting to 25 pounds, kneeling, reaching overhead, work with power tools.
• Must know how to operate hand tools and power tools safely
• Ability to work onsite, 5 days in Newburyport, MA Office

The expected salary for this position is between $90,000 and $120,000 and will be eligible for incentive pay.  This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, locations, skills, training, and experience. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.