Process Engineering Laboratory Technician

LATICRETE•Bethany, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineering Laboratory Technician to support product development, color matching, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will perform laboratory testing on a variety of liquid and solid materials, support manufacturing investigations, and assist with process optimization projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with laboratory testing, color measurement, data analysis, and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment. Experience with color science, X-RITE spectrophotometers, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE) is highly desirable.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
2-4+ years of laboratory, manufacturing, process support, or product testing experience.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience with color matching and troubleshooting.
Experience with color formulation and color correction software.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Experience conducting laboratory testing and documenting results.
Team player: maintain a positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers.
Leadership skills.
Experience using Microsoft Excel for data collection and analysis.
Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to push/pull 25 pounds.
Must be able to stand at least 50-75% of the day.
Must be able to sit 25-50% of the day.
Must be able to Twist/bend 50-75% of the day.
Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 20% of the day.

Nice To Haves

Experience with color science, X-RITE spectrophotometers, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing on liquid and solid materials.
Assist and lead color matching activities for new product development, continuous improvement, and research projects.
Utilize spectrophotometers and other laboratory instruments to evaluate product performance.
Support Engineering on building color databases.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and test documentation.
Assist with process development and continuous improvement testing.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
Analyze quality data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
Support Manufacturing and Engineering team in quality failure investigations.
Analyze product production requirements and ensure JDE data are accurate.
Assist Engineering with developing and revising quality work instructions.
Assist Engineering with new and revised training procedures.
Assist engineering in identifying, developing, and implementing process improvement initiatives that reduce waste and non-value-added activities.
Provide support to Engineering on production, product, and quality issues as required.
Support Pilot Technician with pilot batch production as required.
Execute required lab testing for experiments completed in the pilot plant.