Laboratory Manager OTA

Company: Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

PCTEST Engineering Laboratory , proud to be a part of Element, has an opportunity for a Laboratory--Manager OTA. To apply --electrical engineering concepts for testing and evaluation of electronic and wireless RF devices for compliance with industry and carrier antenna performance standards. Assumes additional departmental tasks delegated by Management. Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects. POC for client communications on project status and data. Collaborate, using sound judgment to determine adaptations in methods for routine aspects of assignments. Effectively and compassionately provides training, mentorship, and communication with staff. Assesses the team's performance on a regular basis Responsibilities

• Performs OTA testing and reporting for wireless devices to CTIA, Industry, and Carrier test plan requirements
• Maintains development of broad knowledge and skills of OTA testing and wireless knowledge
• Continued evaluation, selection, and application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects
• Applies general knowledge of principles and practices for OTA to troubleshoot and solve day-to-day laboratory issues
• Management of OTA Staff in CA. Provide training, evaluation, and empathetic mentorship. Promotes for career development within PCTEST/Element to team members and colleagues
• Sets staff working schedules for employees to ensure full coverage to meet client demand
• Works with staff to assign daily tasks to accomplish project goals and milestones
• Hosts regular meetings with the team to review project and department goals and status
• Performs technical and administrative review of test reports, emails, and test data
• Manages a team with fairness, consistency, and compassion. Takes interest in the development of direct reports
• Supports and provides input on strategic planning efforts within the department and location
• Demonstrates knowledge of PCTEST/Element capabilities, processes, and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of PCTEST testing services. Represents PCTEST with high integrity and in professional manner.
• Responsible for promoting and ensuring Quality Assurance, Safety, and Security programs and initiatives are successful at designated location
• Provide excellent customer service as the main POC for client communications on project status, scheduling, technical inquiries, and data/reports
• Works with test equipment vendors to meet clients' needs through the procurement, maintenance, and research of various OTA and RF test equipment and systems
• Provides high impact on the business resulting from close working relationships with customer base and colleagues.
• Performs and tracks progress of all test projects running within his/her assigned lab
• Collaboration with management for gathering technical requirements for TE upgrades and purchases
• As assigned by management, perform research and investigations pertaining to projects, new technologies, etc.
• Reviews testing services and promotes additional capacity and process improvement. Translates technical requirements of the client into providing pricing, timing, and technical knowledge for quoting and commercial efforts. Interfaces with client on a frequent basis for job initiation, job progress, and provides exceptional customer service
• All other duties as assigned by Management Skills / Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required from an ABET accredited or equivalent institution or higher
  • Organized, critical thinker, leadership skills, problem solving and technical capacity
  • Five or more years experience in OTA testing #LI-NW1 Company Overview We are Element, one of the fastest growing testing, inspection, certification and calibration businesses in the world. We deliver critical services in Materials Testing, Product Qualification Testing, Certification, Device Calibration and Advisory Services to the Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Transportation, Industrials, Fire and Building product, Infrastructure and other leading sectors, where failure in service is simply not an option. Everything we do helps our customers to build better products; get their products to market on time; save them time and money; and minimize the risk associated with product development and production. Our mission is simple: to be the best testing partner in the world and together we strive towards a common vision of becoming the world's most trusted testing partner. We have four values that we strive to live by every single day.
    • Safety - We keep our colleagues and visitors safe
    • Integrity - We act honestly and fairly to do the right thing
    • Excellence - We set new standards of excellence in everything we do
    • Partnership - We work together for the benefit of our customers When combined with our mission and vision, the ethos this creates, enables Element to deliver one thing. CERTAINTY. We exist to help make certain that the materials and products we test, inspect, certify and calibrate for our customers are safe, quality, compliant and fit for purpose. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.

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