Engineering Assistant

rogersco•Killingly, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Corporation is looking for a talented individual to assist in product development through Pilot Line operation, property testing of new and existing materials, as well as research projects with report outs to R&D Engineers and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency, plus 5+ years’ technical experience in a similar work industry; alternately a 2-4 year degree in Chemistry or material related field plus some industrial experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Experience and ability to work with cross-functional development teams
Computer and analysis skills (MS Office, internet searches, e-mail)
Strong organizational skills as applied to hardcopy and electronic databases and files
Basic understanding of mixing and coating procedures with hands-on experience in product testing
Self-starter and able to work with minimal support
Ability to recognize inconsistent or unexpected results or equipment function and proactively address procedures to resolve problem/inconsistency
Ability to lift 50-55 lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
Hands-on experience with mixing and coating operations and with physical testing of polymeric and composite materials
Demonstrated interest in the application, development, and characterization of polymeric and composite materials
Knowledge of basic statistics and data analysis

Responsibilities

Operate pilot process equipment daily as part of a dynamic team in a production-like environment.
Prepare and blend chemical materials for use in pilot-scale experimentation.
Operate pilot line during experimental trials, and document and report trial observations.
Maintain pilot equipment, assist in altering processes to achieve goals and troubleshoot processing problems.
Work extensively with complex computer program to generate equipment run parameters and enter data.
Inventory management for pilot production. Maintain awareness of inventory levels and take action to replenish levels. This includes chemicals, spare parts and lab supplies.
Assist in the development, characterization, and optimization of new and existing materials, prepare development formulations for characterization; implement new product characterization methods; and document procedures.
Assist in running designed experiments and failure analysis assessments.
Lifting up to 15 lbs consistently, climbing ladders, and moving 50-gallon drums and 50-lb. bags of material with assistance.
Conduct material testing using complex instruments, such as DSC, TGA, TMA, FT-IR, SEM, Instron, WYCO, TIM, and electrical property measurements, or coordinate testing externally.
Assist in production scale up for new materials and products, and support transfer of final product to regular production.
Follow precise instructions and provide quality data within specified timeframes. Take initiative in identifying, reporting, and trouble-shooting problems or inconsistent data and proactively address remediation. Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with shifting priorities.
Apply basic troubleshooting skills to daily tasks and prioritize and optimize workflow to achieve efficiency.
Accurate recordkeeping and maintenance of instruments, lab supplies, and work areas. Complete all assignments in a safe and environmentally safe manner.