Position Responsibilities:
* Evaluates parts, materials, processes, technology or equipment through research and testing to ensure safety, reliability and adherence to requirements and specifications
* Analyzes failed parts and processes to reduce or eliminate future failures
* Generates test plans, catalog test data, identifies and categorizes failures, determines root cause and documents results and recommendations as well as operating procedures
* Proposes, develops and validates revisions to procedures and specifications.
* Determines suitability of parts, materials and processes and coordinates resolution of issues with suppliers and customers
* Supports continuous improvement of products and processes by designing, developing, fabricating, testing, evaluating and implementing new concepts and technology
* Provides knowledge and technical consultation to internal and external customers
* Performs sealants testing to analyze and develop materials with improved characteristics and properties for future and sustaining program efforts
* Generates testing coupons, operate test equipment, conduct test activities, monitor test procedures, author test reports, and maintains compliance with laboratory safety practices
*This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. Education / Experience:
*Bachelor& 39;s degree and 2 or more years& 39; experience or a Master& 39;s degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. Top Must Haves:
* Laboratory (lab) test experience (1 year)
*Working in or around raw chemicals, specifically sealants
* Experience developing laboratory documentation, test procedures, and data collection protocols Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
* 1 year of experience working in a chemical laboratory environment
*1 year of lab test operations experience
* 1 year experience operating test equipment (e.g. Instron)
* Tolerance working with and around chemicals (e.g. sealants)
* Experience developing laboratory documentation, test procedures, and data collection protocols
* Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design)
* Organizational skills to handle multiple program and work requests from start to finish
* Strong ability to perform work independently as well as work well with others
* High attention to detail, self-starter and results driven
* Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, and ability to perform effectively in a team environment
* Experience with MS Office Suite, such as Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
*2+ years& 39; related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
*Experience with sealants coupon generating and testing techniques and processes
* Mechanical knowledge of different equipment found in chemical labs (e.g. instron, etc)