Quality Engineering Technician

What is Cirkul?

Cirkul is a rapidly growing beverage technology company on a mission to make a healthier world by helping people enjoy drinking more water.

The team at Cirkul developed an innovative beverage delivery system that makes drinking more water delicious, fun, and personalized. The technology reduces the shipping weight of bottled beverages by 96% and uses 84% less plastic. Cirkul offers its customers 100 unique flavors, all with no sugar, zero calories, no artificial colors, and a range of functional enhancements online, at Walmart, and other retailers across the United States. Hundreds of thousands of consumers are using Cirkul to transition from single-use plastics and sugar-filled beverages to healthier, better-for-you alternatives.

What is this role?

As a Quality Engineering Technician, you will work closely with the Quality and Product team in running new tests to determine product performance, along with qualifying new and existing products. This role is hands-on and will have you setting up different test fixtures and sensors to run tests, measure and record data using predefined test procedures.

What does an average day look like?

• Driving Results: Following SOPs to run various tests, ranging from metrology to performance-based testing. Tests can range from pressure/air leak, water flow rate, to force/destructive.
• Taking Ownership: Help set up novel tests (1st of a kind) and help make adjustments as needed. Identify, collect, and sort samples or products.
• Making Decisions: Record data and tests results in a clear and consistent manner. Provide improvements in inspection and testing processes.
• Cultivating Relationships: Assist with the calibration, maintenance and measuring of laboratory equipment. Provide training to new or existing employees.
• Instilling Trust: Communicate areas for SOP and test improvements.
• Customer Focus: Monitor and review continuous quality controls. Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace.

What background should you have?

• 1-3 years of experience in lab or technical settings
• Experience with various lab instruments (Keyence, Mark-10, pressure gauges etc.)
• Basic math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in a 5s/6s environment a plus
• Experience with injection molded plastic a plus

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience and market
• Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
• Employee discounts on Cirkul products
• New corporate office space with great amenities
• Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry
• A culture that rewards results

The hourly pay range for this position is $26-$36 per hour.

The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Compensation (including base salary) may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary compensation such as bonuses / incentives, and equity. Your Cirkul HR representative can share more specific details for a particular job location during the hiring process.

Please note: At this time, we will not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

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