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Laboratory Test Engineer (m/f/*)
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Laboratory Test Engineer (m/f/*)
Equipment Technician – Respiratory Protective Products Testing
3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore, encourage curiosity and creativity, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.
The Impact You’ll Make
As an Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for specifying, procuring, installing, commissioning, and maintaining laboratory equipment used to test respiratory protective products against applicable European standards.
The role includes:
- Development and validation of test methods
- Training laboratory personnel
- Ensuring equipment operation complies with ISO 9001 certified quality management systems, as well as ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements
Main Responsibilities
- Review clauses of existing and new EN respiratory product standards to determine equipment requirements
- Specify suitable laboratory equipment to meet testing requirements
- Prepare User Requirement Specifications (URS) for complex or high-value equipment purchases
- Liaise with equipment suppliers and support procurement processes
- Install and commission new laboratory equipment
- Verify performance against specifications and standard requirements
- Document installation and commissioning activities
- Develop documented test methods to meet relevant EN standard clauses
- Conduct method validation to demonstrate accuracy, repeatability, and suitability
- Maintain documentation for validated methods
- Train laboratory technicians on equipment operation and associated test procedures
- Prepare operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance
- Maintain existing laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules
- Perform calibration activities and coordinate external calibration services
- Maintain calibration, maintenance, and servicing records
- Ensure equipment and procedures comply with:
- ISO 9001 quality management system
- ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements
- Maintain documentation and records in accordance with quality procedures
- Collaborate with:
- Laboratory technicians
- Engineers
- Quality Manager
- Communicate effectively on equipment status, testing capability, and maintenance activities
- Contribute to laboratory continuous improvement initiatives
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Skills & Expertise (Minimum Requirements)
Technical qualification in:
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HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent in engineering, physics, instrumentation, or a related discipline
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Or equivalent experience
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Experience working with laboratory or test equipment
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Ability to interpret technical standards and specifications
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with respiratory protective equipment testing or related standards
- Experience in:
- Test method development and validation
- Preparing User Requirement Specifications (URS)
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 environments
Job specifics
- Location: 3M UK, Newton Aycliffe
- Work arrangement: Office-based (full-time)
About 3M
At 3M, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and diversity. Here, we encourage bold thinking, support risks on new ideas, and value diverse perspectives.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Critical to our success—we seek and value differences in people.
- Safety: A core value—Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is everyone’s responsibility.
We welcome applications from candidates who align with our values.
Ready to apply?
Apply by uploading a resume (English version) containing your education and work history.
For more insights on the interview process, visit 3M.com/careers.
Contact:
If you have further questions, reach out to Max via the 3M Career Page.
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