R and D Lab Technician

4 weeks ago

Newton, United States Park Aerospace Corp. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary

Plan, coordinate, and perform experiments including chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical tests in support of Park's R&D, Field Service, Sales, Production, and Marketing efforts. Analyze, interpret, evaluate, and report test data generated. Assist in method development, problem solving, data evaluation, and technical report writing.

Essential Job Functions

  • Plan, coordinate, and perform materials characterization, including chemical, physical, electrical and mechanical testing, in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Ability to review and interpret work instructions, customer specifications on mechanical testing, ASTM and SACMA methods.
  • Perform Tensile testing, Compression testing, Shear testing, Peel testing, Flexural testing, Sandwich testing on non-metallic materials.
  • Dimensional measurement, strain gauge application and moisture conditioning.
  • Operate MTS, Instron test frames (universal testing machines), computers and other test equipment.
  • Experience with shop tools such as routers, grinders, drills, and milling machines.
  • Must be able to do data analysis and basic math functions with Microsoft Excel.
  • Accurately use basic scales, micrometers and calipers.
  • Keep accurate records of all testing with attention to detail while ensuring productivity and efficiency.
  • Perform and document preventive maintenance, minor repairs, calibrations, and verifications of analytical equipment.
  • Assist in development and documentation of test methods as required for product/material characterization.
  • Assist in material and process troubleshooting and problem solving activities.
  • Communicate experimental detail information both verbally and legibly written to R&D analytical lab manager, as well as other members of the R&D group.
  • Generate technical reports summarizing work performed and results obtained.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Interface with R&D, quality control, production, technology, shipping, sales and marketing, customers, and equipment vendors as required.
  • Utilize personal protective equipment as required, must always operate in a safe manner and notify the R&D analytical lab manager of unsafe situations. Assist in development, review, and documentation of safety procedures. Participate in group and site safety activities.
  • Accurately record observations during experiments. Maintain a laboratory notebook as a legal record and document of R&D activities.
  • Assist with trials on experimental, pilot scale, or production equipment to evaluate new materials, new product designs, and/or process modifications as directed.
  • Perform non-routine specialized testing on materials and products as directed. Assist in development of new test methods as required for product/material characterization.
  • Make suggestions for safety, process, material, and testing improvements.

Education/Experience/Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two year Associate Degree in materials science or related science is preferred.
  • Minimum one to three years experience in manufacturing lab environment is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well.
  • Proficient in MS Excel.
  • Experience working with MTS Testworks, Instron BlueHill Software preferred.
  • Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
  • Frequently required to sit
  • Use hand to finger, handle, and/or feel
  • Ability to speak and hear is required; use of corrective devices is allowed
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently bend, lift, and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Mathematical Skills

  • Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Intermediate algebra


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