Quality Technician

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for performing and analyzing physicochemical, environmental, and electrical tests on cables, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements, as well as preparing the laboratory for certification. Key Highlights: 1. Rigorous execution of tests and critical analysis of results on cables. 2. Preparation of the laboratory for NP EN ISO/IEC 17025 certification. 3. Identification of deviations and implementation of corrective actions. Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal JOB ID: J000692833 **Laboratory Technician** **– Cable Validation Laboratory** ================================================================== ### ***Imagine a world with zero road accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless connectivity. Every day, we are getting closer to making this world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and technicians develops advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions, and connectivity solutions enabling automotive manufacturers to deliver advanced capabilities worldwide. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help prevent accidents caused by human error.*** **JOB SCOPE:** * Ensure rigorous execution of physical, chemical, environmental, and electrical tests so that cables comply with all applicable standards and customer and/or other specified requirements; * Ensure each sample is properly identified to maintain traceability from production through to the final report; * Critically analyze test results—including mechanical, electrical, thermal, dimensional, and other tests requested per customer and/or regulatory requirements—to verify conformity with technical specifications prior to issuing certificates; * Verify adherence to the calibration schedule for all equipment to ensure result traceability; * Prepare the entire laboratory for certification under NP EN ISO/IEC 17025; * Support internal audits to confirm the laboratory maintains the technical competence required by NP EN ISO/IEC 17025; * Identify test deviations or equipment failures and implement immediate corrective actions to prevent release of non-conforming cable batches; * Ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); * Receive and prepare samples, ensuring correct identification and retention for possible re\-testing; * Prepare detailed test reports including measurement uncertainties, environmental conditions, and methodologies used; * Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (preferred). **REQUIREMENTS:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related fields (preferred); * Knowledge of insulating materials and experience in accreditation audits conducted by IPAC (Portugal) or equivalent bodies (preferred); * Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for automating test data collection, minimizing human errors during production batch validation (preferred); * Strong knowledge of cable manufacturing (preferred); * Planning, organizational, and management skills; ability to work under pressure; * Teamwork, interpersonal, and leadership skills. **YOUR BENEFITS:** * Career progression in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) * Night shift hours compensated with a 50% premium (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM\) * Rotating shift schedule compensated with a 10% premium in accordance with the CLA * Overtime compensation in accordance with CLA percentages * Meal allowance * Health insurance * Occupational and curative medicine * Birthday leave (in accordance with applicable internal policies) * Initial and continuous integration training Privacy Notice \- Active Candidates: https://www.versigent.com/privacy\-statement Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.