Engineering Assistant

Summary:

Rogers Corporation is looking for a talented individual to assist in product development through Pilot Line operation, property testing of new and existing materials, as well as research projects with report outs to R&D Engineers and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Operate pilot process equipment daily as part of a dynamic team in a production environment. 
• Prepare and blend chemical materials for use in pilot-scale experimentation.
• Operate pilot line during experimental trials document and report trial observations.
• 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 awareness of inventory levels and take action to replenish levels.  This includes chemicals, spare parts and lab supplies.
• Assist in the development, characterization, and optimization of new and existing materials, prepare development formulations for characterization; implement new product characterization methods; and document procedures.
• Assist in running designed experiments and failure analysis assessments.
• Lift up to 15 lbs consistently, climb ladders, and move 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. Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with shifting priorities.
• Apply basic troubleshooting skills to daily tasks and prioritize and optimize workflow to achieve efficiency.
• Accurate recordkeeping and maintenance of instruments, lab supplies, and work areas. Complete all assignments in a safe and environmentally safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education
• 2+ years of engineering or technical experience 
• Hands-on material testing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams
• Computer and analysis skills (MS Office, internet searches, e-mail)
• Strong organizational skills 
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal support
• 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.