Product Development Technician
Location: Mentor, OH
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Compensation: $28.00/hr
Type: 12-month contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent
Responsibilities
- Be able to make batches of defined formulations with different kinds of mixers.
- Be able to follow methodologies (ASTM and internal) to test different products (Adhesives and sealants) aligning with specific protocols.
- Be able to align with safety protocols in the laboratory and woodshop when preparing specimens for testing
- Follow the stablished procedures for the 5S program, by being part of the team and contributing to the success of the program
- Follow the requirements (Do's and not do's) of Safety Lab. (Safety First)
- Be able to handle power tools, (Drill, different kinds of saws, routers, etc.)
- Able to leverage our digital Product Development platform using it in a daily basis, as a Batch & Task performer
- Be an active player on Cross-training and training of team across technologies
- Being a role player on 5S and Lab Safety programs for Product Development
- Establishing and keeping a good networking and relationship with the team and other areas in the business
- Capable of fabricating whatever is needed to test the product in application clinics or for customer demonstrations.
- Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the digital platform
- Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing - Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products
- Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment clean and in good shape.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or Associate's Degree (A.A.) in Chemistry related or Material Science field with five or more years related experience and / or extensive training in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Easy to communicate with the team, not afraid to ask questions.
- Work Management, record, organized and communicate results (reporting)
- Microsoft office (Word, excel, Power Point, one note, etc.)
- Lifelong learner, it will be necessary to learn the different technologies and methodologies that we work with.