Product Engineer I - Press

About the role

The Product Engineer will work as a member of a project or laboratory team performing technical laboratory work requiring application of standard as well as custom-developed procedures. Strong problem solving, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory tests and/or pilot trials on multiple projects both independently and as a team member
• Builds and tests laboratory prototypes of new product concepts
• Produces documents, summarizes, interprets and reports laboratory data in support of an assigned R&D project and/or technical service task
• Generates ideas for research or new products
• Plans, conducts, schedules, and coordinates small projects
• Gains knowledge of Albany products and markets
• Uses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing and laboratory equipment and testing processes to solve problems
• Exercises judgment on the progress of the work and makes changes to tasks as needed
• Delivers written reports and/or oral technical presentations on test or pilot trial results to leaders and managers
• Designs custom equipment modifications or develops custom test methods as needed
• Develops resources outside and inside the company
• Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance with Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy

Safety and Procedures

• Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job
• Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role
• Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned
• Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Paper or other specified Engineering Discipline (required)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Associate Degree (preferred)
• Work experience in an R&D Lab or equivalent technical/project work experience

Skills

• Applied Statistics and Design-of-Experiments Methodology
• Problem solving skills
• Good oral and written English skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Shift: Day