Job Description
Job Summary
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The analytical engineer will lead the testing and characterization of new products and materials under research and development. Most materials and products will be new. The analytical engineer will be responsible for the complete testing process from material handling to data generation & interpretation. The engineer is expected to develop the injection molding process for new products, perform the testing, document & report any observations that can assist scientists and tabulate & report the data. From time-to-time, the engineer may be required to develop new test methods and train others on best molding or testing practices. This position is responsible for complying with the Company's Environmental and Quality Policies. This position is also responsible for reporting to management deviations from the policy when they are observed.
Essential Functions:
• Operation of polymer processing & testing equipment including, but not limited to: injection molding machine, physical properties testing (Tensile, Flexural, Impact), Durometer Hardness, UL Flammability, Glow Wire Testing, Adhesion, Melt Viscosity, Ash %, Melt Flow Rate, Melt Volume Rate, Volatile, Visual Color, etc.
• Knowledgeable of ASTM & ISO testing standards and specimen preparation methods.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting, calibrating and performing preventative maintenance on above equipment.
• Skilled at designing & executing experiments, maintaining detailed lab notes & records, and providing reports with data interpretation to requestors.
• Comfortable with identifying lab needs, commissioning new equipment and developing the SOPs and work-instructions for equipment.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping, 5S and safe work practices in the lab in accordance with Avient standards.
• Skilled at using Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as Minitab will be an advantage.
• Independently driven, but skilled at working as part of a team.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Creative and demonstrates mechanical aptitude with an inherent interest in exploring new ideas and technologies.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
• Diploma in Polymer Science/Engineer (CIPET) or related field with 3-5 years of experience
Additional Qualifications:
·Use of statistical software (StatEase, Minitab, SigmaPro or similar) for executing DOEs
·Strong competencies in using Microsoft Word for documentation and report writing
·Strong competencies in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project for research needs
·Knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC or other similar processes highly desirable
Competencies:
• Excellent presentation and technical communication (written & oral) skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills required to develop detailed project timelines with key milestones and deliverables.
• The candidate must be collaborative and work effectively across cross-functional teams to drive projects from lab-to-commercial scale.
• The ideal candidate is an independent thinker and self-motivated to address technical challenges.
• Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Physical Demands:
• Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods, talking and listening.
• Typical work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate
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The analytical engineer will lead the testing and characterization of new products and materials under research and development. Most materials and products will be new. The analytical engineer will be responsible for the complete testing process from material handling to data generation & interpretation. The engineer is expected to develop the injection molding process for new products, perform the testing, document & report any observations that can assist scientists and tabulate & report the data. From time-to-time, the engineer may be required to develop new test methods and train others on best molding or testing practices. This position is responsible for complying with the Company's Environmental and Quality Policies. This position is also responsible for reporting to management deviations from the policy when they are observed.
Essential Functions:
• Operation of polymer processing & testing equipment including, but not limited to: injection molding machine, physical properties testing (Tensile, Flexural, Impact), Durometer Hardness, UL Flammability, Glow Wire Testing, Adhesion, Melt Viscosity, Ash %, Melt Flow Rate, Melt Volume Rate, Volatile, Visual Color, etc.
• Knowledgeable of ASTM & ISO testing standards and specimen preparation methods.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting, calibrating and performing preventative maintenance on above equipment.
• Skilled at designing & executing experiments, maintaining detailed lab notes & records, and providing reports with data interpretation to requestors.
• Comfortable with identifying lab needs, commissioning new equipment and developing the SOPs and work-instructions for equipment.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping, 5S and safe work practices in the lab in accordance with Avient standards.
• Skilled at using Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as Minitab will be an advantage.
• Independently driven, but skilled at working as part of a team.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Creative and demonstrates mechanical aptitude with an inherent interest in exploring new ideas and technologies.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
#LI-GM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
• Diploma in Polymer Science/Engineer (CIPET) or related field with 3-5 years of experience
Additional Qualifications:
·Use of statistical software (StatEase, Minitab, SigmaPro or similar) for executing DOEs
·Strong competencies in using Microsoft Word for documentation and report writing
·Strong competencies in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project for research needs
·Knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC or other similar processes highly desirable
Competencies:
• Excellent presentation and technical communication (written & oral) skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills required to develop detailed project timelines with key milestones and deliverables.
• The candidate must be collaborative and work effectively across cross-functional teams to drive projects from lab-to-commercial scale.
• The ideal candidate is an independent thinker and self-motivated to address technical challenges.
• Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Physical Demands:
• Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods, talking and listening.
• Typical work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate
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