Q-Lab is seeking an experienced, Senior Accountant looking to work in a team-oriented environment. This is a great opportunity to work for a growing global manufacturing company. This position is located in the corporate headquarters, which also serves as the company’s manufacturing center. As the company continues to grow, we are looking for someone who has the desire and interest to grow with the company.

Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We maintain a global presence with manufacturing facilities in the US and sales and distribution facilities in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Key contributor to the month-end close process
• Assist Controller in day-to-day global accounting functions
• Maintain fixed asset system which includes book and tax depreciation
• Assist in inventory reporting to senior management and G/L reconciliation to ERP system
• Learn and assist in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations
• Involved in financial analysis, weekly reporting and ad-hoc reporting for management
• Responsible for aspects of foreign accounting in conjunction with customer service and production teams
• Reconciliation of inter-company accounts and elimination journal entries for consolidation

Experience/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 7-10 years of experience in accounting (manufacturing environment or public accounting preferred)

Desired Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
• Ability to learn and adapt to ERP and associated customized business tools
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment preferred

We offer:

• Fun, fast-moving, and friendly work atmosphere.
• A big business footprint, but small business family culture.
• A proven track record of success.
• Excellent compensation package + bonus.
• Vacation, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Prescription and Life.
• Top Workplaces Award Winner 2012, 2015-2023 (Cleveland, OH)
• Beautiful corporate headquarters located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.

We are looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to play a key role in new product development and existing product support. Reporting to the Firmware Supervisor, the successful candidate will enhance, troubleshoot, research, and resolve embedded software challenges on Q-Lab’s custom designed controller boards. This position will be a hybrid role, working remotely and onsite.

Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers, and corrosion testers. We also perform contract test services for weathering and corrosion testing, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with facilities in the U.S., England, Germany, and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing software to work with Q-Lab testers, devices, sensors, and other peripherals.
• Engaging in all phases of development, including concept, design, documentation, prototype, test and manufacturing.
• Writing touchscreen user interface software.
• Developing control systems algorithms to improve control system performance.
• Troubleshooting low level controller/software related problems.
• Writing test instructions, test reports, and engineering change notices.
• Open-minded and willing to adopt Q-Lab’s software development strategy.
• Recommending improvements to Q-Lab’s software development process.
• Providing technical assistance to the engineering, purchasing, service, sales, marketing, and production departments.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Development, or has equivalent work experience.
• Knowledgeable with common software development practices and the C programming language.
• Knowledgeable with common embedded software development IDEs (integrated development environments) and debuggers (e.g. Segger J-Link).
• Knowledge of communication protocols is a plus (e.g. I2c, SPI).
• Knowledge of utilizing an oscilloscope for troubleshooting/data collection is a plus.
• Strong customer-service orientation. Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Has a good sense of humor and a small ego.

All the Extras:

• Excellent Compensation and Bonus Package
• Retirement Savings (401K and 401A)
• Vacation, Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Prescription and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid LTD, STD and Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Beautiful facility right off of I-90 in Westlake

For more than 50 years, Q-Lab Corporation has been a global provider of material durability testing products. Our products and services are used to test coatings, plastics, automotive, personal care, roofing, inks, textiles, pharmaceutical, packaging and sealants. Q-Lab is a growth-oriented and stable company who has earned a strong reputation for outstanding product design, innovation and uncompromising levels of quality and safety.

Reporting to the Machining and Fabrication Supervisor, this is an entry level position. The Fabricator will fabricate parts from various sheet metals, plastics, gasket material, and other materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate a variety of machinery
• Operate fabricating equipment such as press brakes, rolls, shears, grinders, drill presses, punch presses, and milling machines.
• Use hand tools to bend, cut and form components
• Locate and mark work piece bend and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications
• Mechanical assembly ability to work from blueprints
• Inspection of parts to ensure that it conforms to specifications
• Package or crate parts for shipment

Qualifications for this role:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• General fabrication experience or a successful graduate of any recognized apprenticeship, or vocational program
• Basic Math Skills
• Must be able to read and work from blueprints and written specifications
• Operate various material-moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jack, gantry cranes, etc
• Use of a variety of measuring devices, micrometers, calipers, etc
• Working knowledge of basic computer functions
• Welding experience is a plus

We Offer:

• A casual, fast-moving, and friendly work atmosphere
• Beautiful, clean, air-conditioned facility
• A big business footprint, but small business family culture
• A proven track record of success
• Stability
• Excellent compensation package + bonus
• Vacation, Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Prescription and Life
• 2012, 2015-2023 Best Workplaces Award Winner (Cleveland, OH)

Acceptance Testing Technician

Q-Lab Corporation

Westlake, Ohio

We are looking for a Testing Technician. This position will perform the Acceptance Testing process to verify Testers were assembled correctly and will perform as intended. Troubleshoot and repair any issues encountered during the process and document NCE’s to continuously improve quality and reliability.

Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We maintain a global presence with manufacturing facilities in the US and sales and distribution facilities in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform Acceptance Testing process approved by Product Engineer
• Duties involve working from test procedures, specifications, mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics
• Prepare Testers for startup and test
• Finish any wiring or assembly operations necessary before connecting power and water lines
• Check manual operations and safety devices
• Check for leaks and make necessary repairs
• Check for wiring errors and make necessary repairs
• Check for proper components, tags, and programming of Tester
• Calibrate Testers to Q-Lab’s standards and preprogram customer’s cycles. Verify Testers are capable of performing cycles
• Purge Tester of any accumulated water, bleed air / water lines, and remove any materials used during the testing process
• Assign Tester serial numbers, review order documents, verify all line items on the Sales Order are complete
• Document any unusual conditions and non-conformances encountered
• Summarize and report issues encountered to Assembly, Quality, and R&D personnel
• Ensure Acceptance Testing process is completed in a timely manner in order to maintain workflow and meet required ship dates
• The Acceptance Testing Team will need to adopt a flexible work schedule to avoid production bottlenecks
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to improve quality & reliability.
• Participate on continuous improvement teams
• Maintain equipment used and work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Perform other department related duties as required, assigned or directed

We Require:

• Advanced mechanical and electrical skills
• Functional understanding of the Testers and how the various subsystems relate
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents
• Basic math skills. Basic Statistical skills (e.g. – averages, min value, max value, etc.)
• Capability to perform mechanical and electrical assemblies
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years assembly background experience in mechanical and/or electrical assemblies and controls or equivalent
• Use a variety of measuring instruments and gauges such as dial indicators, feeler gauges, pressure gauges, level, tape measure and volt meter, miscellaneous hand tools
• Successfully meet all training requirements (e.g. – IPC/WHMA standards)
• Working knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Good communication skills – ability to communicate findings both verbally and written to Assembly, Quality Control, and R&D Personnel
• Must be able to communicate with Assembly Personnel in a constructive manner

We offer:

Fun, fast-moving, and friendly work atmosphere.

A big business footprint, but small business family culture.

A proven track record of success.

Excellent compensation package + bonus.

Vacation, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Comprehensive benefits: Health, Prescription and Life.

Top Workplaces Award Winner 2012, 2015-2021 (Cleveland, OH)

Beautiful corporate headquarters located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.

Drug Free Workplace

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer