About the role

Carlex Glass America, LLC is a leading manufacturer of premium automotive glass seeking a Quality Lab Technician to conduct rigorous physical and chemical tests on windshield samples. The role ensures product safety and quality compliance with global standards through detailed data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Laboratory testing Glass testing Data analysis Report writing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Quality control ANSI standards Detail oriented Technical documentation Safety compliance

Full job details

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Collect windshield samples
• Cut windshields to create test samples
• Prepare samples for specific tests
• Conduct body glass fragmentation tests
• Test water softener system for each windshield line
• Conduct Distortion, Moisture, Pummel, Light Transmission, Boil testing, Ball Drop testing, Opacity testing analysis for all windshield parts
• Conduct Robustness testing as needed or required
• Conduct follow up testing as required for non-compliant product
• Additional testing for the European and Asian Market parts

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• High School diploma or GED required

Years of Experience:
• 1+ years of related lab-based testing experience. Glass
industry experience preferred, but not required

Other Requirements:
• Must be able to work an alternative work schedule to include 12-hour shifts
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
• Proven knowledge of ANSI European and Asian Market Standards

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Suite (Word & Excel)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and limited direction
• Ability to compile and compose reports for internal and external purposes
• Ability to understand tempered glass and Windshield standards
• Familiarity with reading & executing test specifications
• Adept at summarizing data and revealing key trends
• Detail oriented, able to maintain test logs/results/data
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust