Engineer Technician Co-op

Koppers Inc.•Hubbell, MI

About The Position

This co-op position involves assisting in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment. The role requires compiling, analyzing, and reporting operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for new or modified products, processes, or materials. Responsibilities include performing standardized tests to determine physical properties of samples, designing and implementing experiments for chemical and material properties testing, characterization, and failure analysis, and testing finished materials for quality and performance. The position also involves analyzing data using statistical methods, participating in new product development, and collaborating with industrial/academic analysts in standardization organizations. Maintaining awareness of environmental/safety policies is crucial, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Sophomore level standing or higher in engineering course work leading to a Chemistry degree from an accredited 4-college or university.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to prioritize work and work on multiple concurrent projects.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively present to a groups.
Proven adaptability and flexibility to work as a part of team.
Ability to perform assigned tasks and complete work on schedule with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated initiative to exceed customer expectations.
Proficient in MS Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment.
Compile, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, or materials.
Perform and report results of standardized ASTM/AWPA/Koppers methods of tests determining the physical properties of samples.
Design and implement efficient experiments and test methods for chemical and material properties testing, characterization, and failure analysis that facilitate product and process development.
Test finished prototype and commercial materials for quality and performance characteristics.
Analyze chemical and material qualification and performance testing data using statistical methods.
Participate in new product development efforts of the company by providing analytical/unit operations as needed.
Participate with industrial/academic chemical analysts in analytical round robins performed by standardization organizations (ASTM, AWPA, RTA, etc.) in the development of new and improved analytical techniques.
Maintain awareness of environmental/safety policies and procedures to perform duties in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.