Materials Engineer

Menasha Corporation • Pewaukee, WI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the testing and evaluation of materials to provide material solutions and meaningful information to the organization. Support customers and suppliers as needed to deliver the ORBIS Value Proposition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field
• 3 years of related lab experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced level of Excel
• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work in and promote a culture of safety
• Ability to handle the stress of working with others
• Ability to be available outside of normal work hours
• Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles – verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in chemical data analysis and assessment with the ability to explain the complex scientific issues to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry
• 3 years of related lab experience in previous employment

Responsibilities

• Define reliable test protocols for incoming materials/resins/products and material experimentation.
• Perform testing on various instrumentation including FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.
• Analyze and write accurate lab reports based on gathered data, including charts and pictures.
• Develop and implementation of new test methods for material characterization.
• Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers for joint development opportunities related to materials.
• Plan and carry out project responsibility with limited direction.
• Guide and support other lab personnel in lab, as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.
• Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level