Lab Technician

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all.

Wärtsilä’s Energy Business is looking for a Lab Technician for the Energy Storage & Optimization business. The role will be part of the hardware engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting research, development, and testing activities by ensuring the laboratory operates efficiently and safely. This position involves sample preparation and analysis, equipment maintenance, data collection, logistics coordination, and inventory management. 

The location for this position is Wärtsilä’s office in Herndon, Virginia. This position will be a onsite role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Setting Up Lab Equipment:

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols during sample handling and testing.
• Prepare and analyze samples for experiments and tests, ensuring accuracy and integrity of samples.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses.

2. Equipment Maintenance:

• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs when necessary.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace in compliance with laboratory safety standards.

3. Logistics Arrangement and Inventory Maintenance:

• Support the organization and upkeep of the warehouse and laboratory by maintaining an accurate inventory of parts, and test equipment in an organized manner.
• Track and manage inventory levels to ensure timely procurement and availability of materials and supplies.
• Handle shipping and receiving activities for projects, including documentation, packing, and tracking of items.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in high voltage electrical laboratory environment setting with a high sensitivity towards safety and compliance.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining electrical laboratory test equipment’s and or instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical laboratory safety procedures and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, cable routing, and building electrical test setups.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data entry software.
• Physical ability to lift and move equipment and materials as needed up to 50lbs; forklift operating experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with physical task, such as climbing the ladders, working in tight spaces and working outside.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with electrical activities and energy storage battery technologies.
• Experience in logistics and inventory management systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, wiring and components with ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Soldering, welding and other crafting skills preferred
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., OSHA, NEC) to ensure safe operation
• Precision in wiring connection and installation.

Last application date: 26/03/2025 

Why you and us:

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.

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