Laboratory Technician Strain Gauge Transducers

at  Mettler Toledo

Laboratory Technician Strain Gauge Transducers
Location Nänikon, Canton of Zurich
Date posted November 13, 2024
Job ID 17858

OUR OPENING AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Our business unit Load Cells & Platforms (LCPF) develops weighing sensors as well as hardware and software platforms for the entire global METTLER TOLEDO Group. For our operational global headquarters in Nänikon/Greifensee, we are looking for a new member of the Load Cells team in our Research & Development (R&D) department as a Laboratory Technician Strain Gauge Transducers 100% (all genders).

In this role, your responsibilities would include:

• Execute strain gauge load cell development, industrialization, and ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary instructor for strain gauge manufacturing processes in operations and can teach and demonstrate best practices based on experience in developing these sensors.
• Additionally, you act as a deputy for technicians working with MFR transducers and is capable of supporting development activities in this area.
• Prototype manufacturing of strain gauge load cells and performance qualification
• Development of manufacturing process guidelines and quality control measures
• Onsite support for strain gauge load cells in operations
• Conduct root cause analysis in case of quality issues.
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of test runs for weighing sensors

The following requirements are necessary for this role:

• You have a basic technical apprenticeship (electronics, mechanics, physics laboratory technician or similar)
• You gained an in-depth knowledge of strain gauge installation techniques and related surface preparation procedures, and you are used to work within a global multicultural environment.
• Profound understanding of metrology aspects.
• Strong didactic skills.
• Strong mathematical abilities and basic knowledge of general mechanical and electrical practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings of equipment, test fixtures, and assemblies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule workflow.
• Set up standard test apparatus or devices to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototypes or production models.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, collaborating with external and internal sources as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in German and English are a must for this role