Job Summary:
Were seeking an experienced Research Technician to support the growing needs of our R&D Team within Deckorators business. The successful candidate will work closely with the R&D staff to accelerate Product Development Cycle and New Product Introduction. A high degree of initiative and resilience to challenges is expected.
• Assist in expanding non-destructive testing capabilities of composite building materials. • Conduct testing on product properties including standard QC tests as well as specialized non-QC tests. • Develop in depth understanding of equipment and processes, troubleshooting and addressing issues. • Assist in a phase or key part of a project by analyzing processes, products, or equipment against desired results, including formulation characterization and process optimization. • Utilize pilot, lab scale, and production scale extrusion equipment to generate and process prototypes for further testing. • Conduct experiments to improve upon or duplicate various materials and processes. • Recommends improvements to R&D instrumentation, equipment, and lab procedures based on results analyzed. • Assist in all trial runs, field evaluations, and analysis of customer requirements for a project. • Assist in code qualification trials and testing. • Presents meaningful results and unbiased conclusions to R&D and other technical functions. • Assist in other functions of the R&D and engineering functions as directed. • Be self-driven to meet project goals in a timely manner. • Work under minimal supervision with project priorities in mind. • Take ownership of the trial line to plan and execute trials efficiently. • Assume accountability for assigned tasks and staying on schedule. • Be flexible to adapt to changing work environment and priorities. • Be willing to take more responsibilities as the job requires and evolves.
Preferred skills:
• Extrusion or testing experience in extruded building products industry is a plus. • Working knowledge of polymer processing analysis, testing and equipment. • Demonstrated ability to analyze and report data, including testing equipment troubleshooting. • Understands lab scale processes and technologies for extrusion and composite building products. • Excellent mechanical and analytical aptitude. • Demonstrated ability to take ownership. • Sense of urgency and accountability. • Proactive communication.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or an Associate/Bachelor degree in engineering, applied or physical sciences.
Schedule:
Work schedule is weekday daytime, some flexibility on working hours is expected.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.