Engineering Assistant

Summary:

Rogers Corporation is looking for a talented individual to support product development through Pilot Line operation, conducting property testing of new and existing materials, and assisting with research projects and reporting findings. 

Essential Functions:

• Operate pilot process equipment and document and report trial observations. 
• Prepare and blend chemical materials for use in pilot-scale experimentation.
• Maintain pilot equipment, assist in altering processes to achieve goals and troubleshoot processing problems. 
• Work extensively with complex computer program to generate equipment run parameters and enter data. 
• Maintain chemical, parts and supply inventory for pilot production. 
• Assist in running designed experiments and failure analysis assessments.
• Lift up to 15 lbs consistently, climbing ladders, and moving 50-gallon drums and 50-lb. bags of material with assistance.
• Conduct material testing using complex instruments, such as DSC, TGA, TMA, FT-IR, SEM, Instron, WYCO, TIM, and electrical property measurements, or coordinate testing externally.
• Assist in production scale up for new materials and products, and support transfer of final product to regular production.
• Follow precise instructions and provide quality data within specified timeframes. Take initiative in identifying, reporting, and trouble-shooting problems or inconsistent data and proactively address remediation.
• Apply basic troubleshooting skills to daily tasks and prioritize and optimize workflow to achieve efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy in recordkeeping and maintenance of instruments, lab supplies, and work areas. Complete all assignments in a safe and environmentally safe manner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education.
• 3+ years’ technical experience in a similar work industry; alternately a 2-4 year degree in Chemistry or material related field plus some industrial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Computer skills (MS Office, internet searches, e-mail)
• Strong organizational skills; experience with database and file maintenance.   
• Basic understanding of mixing and coating procedures with hands-on experience in product testing.
• Ability to recognize inconsistent or unexpected results or equipment function and proactively address procedures to resolve problem/inconsistency.
• Ability to lift 50-55 lbs and periodically wear a respirator.