Engineer I Materials Lab

Responsibilities

• Work in a production style, fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Participate in the review and interpret product/material standards and their technical requirements as related to testing, data analysis and pass/fail criteria.
• Review and develop test methods and test equipment to meet technical requirements of test standards and protocols as assigned.
• Conduct Engineering Analysis of Failed products to determine validity of test methodology & conditions.
• Work with the lab team in the proper building, operation, and conducting of testing per the required test standard/protocol.
• Conduct statistical analysis of test results and prepare technical reports.
• Provide technical support to the program office as assigned on issues related to standard requirements and bracketing.
• Conduct technical review of standard requirements, test methods, test results and data analysis.
• Witness testing at manufacturer’s facility, as necessary.
• Research, design, and build new test equipment.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that test equipment is installed and functioning to specifications.
• Support the Calibration Officer in the design/development of current, accurate methods of calibration for equipment within the test engineering group.
• Perform project management responsibilities with other test sites or groups.
• Affirm adherence to all QA/QC programs, safety and health policies and procedures.
• Investigate product test issues related to test equipment and/or test processes and make recommendation to manager.
• Maintain and administer a test information database to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of relevant data.
• Develop information requirements; assist in the design of information systems (e.g. searchable electronic database) as necessary.
• Take the lead in Internal and External Audits to maintain ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Investigate product testing issues related to test equipment and/or test processes and make recommendations to the laboratory and program teams.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical engineering, or other equivalent degrees.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience with working in a mechanical or structural laboratory environment with testing experience.
• Demonstrated experience with high attention to detail, project coordination, organization and tracking capabilities.
• Experience with conducting tests to standards, writing & reading SOPs, system design, and project management.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with laboratory QA/QC plans, manuals, and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically to support clients, attend conferences and/or trade shows ~ 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO, ASTM, or NSF standards.
• Experience using Instron, Tinius Olsen, Perkin Elmer products such as Load Frames, Melt Flows, DSC, etc.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Understanding of and experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Familiarity and experience with maintenance and repair of testing equipment utilized.
• Electronics troubleshooting, polyphase electrical system requirements.
• Basic hydraulics/pneumatic systems, machining/fabricating test jigs.
• Experience in testing using standard or approved methods.
• Experience with Lab View.
• Experience with PLC's.
• Knowledge of molding techniques and how they affect material test properties.