Polymer Reliability Technician

Corning • Painted Post, NY

112d • $69,134 - $95,060

About The Position

The candidate will be involved with assessing reliability of polymeric materials, particularly with regards to polymer rheology, polymer characterization, and failure mode analysis. The candidate will do hands-on mechanical testing and failure mode analysis. It will also require innovation around creative and novel testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree with 0-3 years experience
• Ability to define and deconstruct the problem, develop knowledge/methods/testing.
• Experience with characterization testing and analysis of materials.
• Understanding of measurement techniques to conduct analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the physics of failure.
• General knowledge and training in the broad areas of materials behavior and failure prevention.

Responsibilities

• Performing testing methodologies on polymer rheology, polymer mechanics, and failure-mode analysis.
• Conducting material/process/design assessment for fundamental understanding or trade and commerce testing and evaluation of performance vs failure modes.
• Performing fractographic and failure mode analysis.
• Identifying, evaluating, and implementing potential improvements to product/material performance.
• Engaging in projects in various capacities.
• Working with research teams and other internal resources to implement new characterization techniques based on customer requirements to improve product performance.
• Compiling, analyzing and presenting results and recommendations on product/process.
• Making recommendations to projects to improve functional performance and reliability.
• Identifying and quantifying reliability risks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Peer-to-peer recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree