Newell Brands Hiring for Technician at Huntersville Full Time

Position Title: Test Lab Technician

Location: Huntersville, NC

Reports To: Manager, R&D Testing

NewellBrands is a global marketer of consumer and professional products. We have a strong portfolio of globally recognized brands including Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Coleman, Ball, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Foodsaver. We are headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Newell Rubbermaid and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Position will set up and perform manual, automated, materials and environmental performance testing on the full line of NewellBrands product lines based on applicable standards while following strict timelines. Performance of these tests must be precise, with the monitoring of test controls, effective documentation, and communication of the results both verbally and with formal test reports. This position will be expected to document equipment information, create work instructions to be used by the test technicians, and create calibration schedule if needed. Some support will be required to conduct performance testing, lab organization, and disposal of testing samples.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist test engineering with acquiring and setting up new test equipment

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities to operate, troubleshoot, resolve issues with electronic and mechanical test equipment

• Setup and perform manual testing based on applicable procedures and/or standards

• Ability to work in a team environment or independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to communicate effectively between technicians, engineers, and outside equipment vendors

• Willing to learn new technologies, equipment, and procedures through on-the-job training

• Test sample handling, labeling, and disposition

• Ability to use common hand tools

• Experience writing test procedures and equipment standard operating instructions

• Understanding of equipment calibration

• Proficient with MS Office Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint

• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 lbs and operate a pallet jack

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in a STEM major

• Some experience in operating FTIR and DSC Calorimeters

• Consumer products industry experience Preferred

• Ability to interpret test procedures and working with international testing standards

• Experience working in a test performance lab

• Experience purchasing a mechanical and electronic testing machines

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Yankee Candle, Graco, NUK, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Spontex, Coleman, Campingaz, Oster, Sunbeam and Mr. Coffee. Newell Brands’ beloved, planet friendly brands enhance and brighten consumers lives at home and outside by creating moments of joy, building confidence and providing peace of mind. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Newell Brands is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, military status, any covered veteran status, disability status, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities or any other basis prohibited by law.