SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The position leverages an individual’s skills and experience to support the product development process. Technicians are counted on to complete R&D project work, including:
• Setting up equipment for trials
• Equipment modification
• Equipment installation
• Product fabrication
• Testing activities
The technician typically functions as a project team member.
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AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1.1 Product Development
• Performs most product fabrication activities, including machine setup, die and extruder cleaning, production reporting, process modifications, and product fabrication.
• Troubleshoots processes and equipment to achieve desired product outcomes and performs corrective actions when needed.
• Assists with capturing trial documentation and product analysis, including trial reports, extended testing, and communication of trial information and next step recommendations.
• Purchases required materials such as laboratory supplies, testing equipment, and raw materials.
Process Development
• Fabricates new pieces of equipment or equipment modifications to meet new product objectives.
• Assists with new equipment installation and process startup.
• Purchases items for capital project requests and equipment modifications as directed.
• Assists in clarification of process requirements for new equipment purchases or modifications.
• Assists in qualification of new equipment vendors or converters.
• Writes training manuals for new or modified equipment/products as needed.
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1.2 Analytical Testing
• Performs product testing to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Trains production staff on new test methods implemented on commercialized products.
• Performs in house laboratory testing as needed, including polymer and product analysis.
• Sources and purchases laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Performs incoming and routine inspection on equipment to verify specifications.
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RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
• Purchases operating supplies as needed to support group needs.
• Provides cross functional support to other departments.
• Performs building maintenance tasks as required.
• Participates in additional projects or tasks assigned by the Research and Development Manager as corporate needs arise.
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QUALIFICATIONS
• A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• 0–3 years of relevant experience
Software Used:
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• SolidWorks
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