R&D Lab Technician: Materials Test Lab

Parker-Hannifin • Woburn, MA

78d • $21 - $36

About The Position

This position will work as member of the Research and Process Development department as part of the Materials Testing and Characterization team. As a member of the Test Lab, this role is responsible for testing the material properties/characteristics of Parker Chomeric's various polymeric and elastomeric products, interpret test results, and create summary reports for internal and external distribution.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident status required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working with material testing equipment required. On-site training is available for the specific equipment to be used.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and interpret data with calculations such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Responsibilities

• Work is primarily independent, but under the supervision and guidance of other members of the Test Lab. The work includes sample preparation, test set up, testing, and reporting. Test standards include testing the physical, electrical, and thermal properties of filled elastomers and polymers. On-site training is available for all test methods, but familiarity with basic material testing is required; Instron testing, thermal conductivity, specific gravity, etc.
• Prepare Test Plans and Test Reports. All plans and reports shall be prepared in Microsoft Word and Excel. All plans and reports shall be written precisely and accurately for internal and external use.
• Support and execute internal and external testing requests submitted to the Test Lab.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees