R&D Pilot Line Technician

What you'll love about this job

Career Starter | Growth Opportunity | Collaborative Team | Exemplary 401(k)

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we're a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. 

Position Summary

As a Pilot Plant Technician you will execute small scale pilot production to support Research & Development product design, improvements and quality trials in battery innovation developing strong relationships with cross-functional partners and have experience with standard work procedures and chemical safety in a lab setting. The right candidate is a self-starter who works well with their hands, develops a deep understanding of the equipment and processes, and can collaborate with a team of scientists and peers to deliver consistent products for this fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Practices proper safety procedures. Recognize, report and document unsafe acts or conditions
• Performs and executes routine and non-routine small scale production trials
• Uses appropriate materials and equipment and understands their principles of use or operation
• Receives training in order to independently operate and maintain basic equipment in assigned area
• Troubleshoots issues with trials and work cross functionally with internal team to resolve challenges
• Coordinates work with coworkers and interfaces with other R&D product groups, equipment, and service groups to acquire the information and services necessary to execute assigned trials and tasks
• Uses machines and equipment to process chemicals and raw materials into finished products
• Collects, records and transcribes routine and non-routine data in multiple software databases
• Provides real time results and feedback to customers
• Maintains housekeeping standards and 5S standards
• Performs LOTO (lock out tag out) on applicable equipment and maintain authorization with annual training
• Participates in department continuous improvement activities
• Serves as an ad hoc team member as required
• Understands basic principles of products and/or devices in assigned area
• Trains and instructs others to perform routine and non-routine tasks
• Creates training documentation
• Creates safety documentation
• May also perform additional duties as assigned

What we are looking for

• Minimum 1 year of general science or engineering college coursework or equivalent experience/education
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks requiring the use of hands, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting up to 35 lbs
• Good fundamental understanding of higher-level mathematics, mechanics, general science, and general computer applications
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Research and Development pilot production setting Monday-Friday, day shift, occasionally schedule may vary from typical business hours
• Exposure to health risks or conditions may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including the use of a respirator

What we prefer

• Associates degree or higher in physical sciences (example: chemistry, physics) or engineering
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated related experience in a technical laboratory, industrial manufacturing, or similar environment

Come join us

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $47,000.00/Yr. - USD $54,100.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues' professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

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