Research and Development (R&D) Engineer/Lab Tech- Co-op

Provide developmental support in Pilot Plant by assisting machine operator, planning and executing trials, and implement solutions for operations. Assistance in Pilot plant will include operation of machine from a first person perspective. Planning and execution of trials will include following the development cycle through our internal operations to finished product. Implementation of operations solutions will include projects to identify inventory, run rates, and extruder-laminator run parameters. Test plans will include organizing analysis requests for both long term and short term testing needs. Package testing will include, but is not limited to heat seals, mullen burst, caliper, basis weight, COF, tensile strength and elongation, and permeation. Write reports summarizing findings. Use of Strong analytical practices.

• Provide physical testing and analytical support for product development, external customers, and internal troubleshooting activities
• Document test results accurately and in a timely manner in Lotus Notes Analysis Request Database
• Prepare written reports or presentations for customers that clearly summarize findings
• Interact with customer, operational, and quality personnel to identify and resolve product performance issues
• Interact with operations and manufacturing personnel to develop trial structures and troubleshooting issues
• Prepare Trial Plans through Lotus Notes Trial database, follow trials through manufacturing, and complete necessary Trial Summaries
• Develop and maintain Pilot Plant, Development area, and Laboratory inventories of trial rolls
• ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY RULES AND PROCEDURES
• Other reasonably related duties as deemed appropriate
• Continue personal development through training to enhance market knowledge, techniques, and skills
• Maintains protects proprietary information as it relates to the company and customers
• Maintains the company reputation by complying with governmental regulation
• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Rising Junior, Senior level Chemical Engineering (preferred), Materials Science (preferred), Packaging Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Other Engineering or related scientific discipline
• Critical Professional Traits
• Professional Integrity and image, Initiative and Drive, Dependability, Result oriented

• Critical Professional Competencies
• Hands-on laboratory aptitude, Mechanical curiosity, Excellent written and verbal communication, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Strong organizational skills, Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, Self-motivated and eager to learn