Test Technician III

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

Summary: The Test Technician III is responsible for performing tests on varying complexity of products and materials to provide accurate and thorough data to engineering staff, customers, and fellow employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Performs tests of varying complexity on new, existing, and competitive materials and products.
• Ensures testing documentation is complete and complies with current practice.
• Communicates test results; assists with analysis of data and writing of test reports related to test procedures and results.
• Supports overall lab maintenance and improvements, including maintenance and improvement of existing test apparatus.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the CPC lab.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• None

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do so. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product testing. May require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS degree in related science preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge desired with a strong technical aptitude preferred.
• Experience with measurement tools (multi-meters, force gauges, torque wrenches) preferred.
• Experience in executing tests and data recording in a lab setting preferred.
• Experience in working with hydraulic and pneumatic based tests preferred.
• Experience in writing/improving work instructions preferred.
• Strong initiative and passion for learning preferred.
• Experience with prototype builds, test fixture design preferred.
• Basic knowledge with CAD preferred.

CPC Culture
Here at CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays and PTO.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.