Easton-Bell Sports’ Helmet Technology Center is looking for someone to work in the lab testing helmets for team sports. The right candidate for this job will either have direct experience with team sports helmet testing or testing of hard-goods products coupled with depth of knowledge (e.g. player/coach) within one of the following sports football, hockey, baseball, softball or lacrosse.
Position Overview
The Test Technician will be primarily responsible for the testing of team sports helmets and will additionally be responsible for testing of other products as required. Test technician will be accountable for accurate recording of test data and for documentation and reporting of test results.
Essential Job Functions:
- Work closely with Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing and Quality to perform and develop tests to evaluate products
- Maintain equipment in Test Lab through routine cleaning, service and calibration
- Maintain and readily communicate applicable test standards. Ensure standards are up to date
- Effectively manage test requests coming into the lab, follow through on requests and ensure appropriate communication of results to R&D team
- Must create documentation of tests performed and provide clear and organized reports that summarize results of any test
- Work with outside labs as necessary to supplement internal test capacity
- Keep informed of the latest test standards and of laboratory standard practices and instrumentation
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering desired or relevant work experience in related field
- 5+ years experience in laboratory or technical field
- 5+ years experience in consumer goods industry preferred
- Experience with test standard interpretation desired, including but not limited to NOCSAE, CPSC, CSA, ASTM & CEN
- Basic computer skills necessary and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Experience in team sports helmet testing desired
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to allocate efforts based upon priority.
- Must be comfortable with changing priorities and able to change direction as necessary.
- Desire to learn and gain familiarity with test equipment, test protocols, product lines, materials and processes.
- Able to take measurements, use measurement tools, and record information accurately.
- Fostering Partnerships – Building partnerships with internal customers
- Analysis – Ability to analyze test data and to formulate logical interpretation of results
- Promoting Teamwork – Utilizing the power of the team over individual contributions
- Patience / Listening / Respect – Thoughtful reflection and understanding of what others are saying before responding / reacting; acknowledging the needs and work of others
- Approachability – Always open to the needs of your team and customers
- Accepting Constructive Feedback – Utilizing the teams knowledge and individual strengths to improve upon work
- Technical Aptitude – Ability to perform professional testing assignments of wide variety and complexity under general direction with considerable discretion as to work details given experience level
- Work Management – Strong project management and organizational skills, acute attention to detail and refined aesthetic sensibilities
- Fostering Innovation – looking beyond the norm in developing new product or practices and embracing necessary change
- Problem Solving – Effectively analyzing all aspects of a problem, gathering necessary data, consulting others, making an informed decision and communicating it to the appropriate people
