Technical Services Engineer

Hawkins, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Provide technical assistance pertaining to the formulation, production, quality
and testing of new and existing products and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a technical field (i.e. Engineering, Chemistry, Biology) required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of chemicals and manufacturing processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must demonstrate active listening, problem solving, and relationship skills.
• Familiarity with various production/laboratory instrumentation; trouble shooting, training, start up, validation, maintenance. This may include but isn’t limited to HPLC, ICP-OES, pH, conductivity, spectrophotometers, and auto-titration systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand new computer software as it pertains to job requirements.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of experimental design and statistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales on new product requests, designing, testing, prototyping new solutions.
• Lead laboratory development work including formulation and process design.
• Develop new product technology transfer scale up plan, including production process specifications, and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with Operations on new product scale up implementation and ongoing production efficiency improvements.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, and Operations to reduce inventory and disposition costs.
• Provide training and work direction for process technicians. Work may include lifting, handling, or maintaining equipment or operation of production equipment.
• Produce product specifications, including Manufactured and Shipping/Receiving specifications, for all products and non-prepackaged materials to meet customer needs.
• Provide on-site technical support for Operations and Manufacturing staff, requiring periodic travel, and extended hours.
• Conduct general product maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees