Sr. Technician, Material and Process Engineering

Position Summary

Run lab equipment to generate data for characterizing materials and processes including:

• Rubber compounding, mixing, milling, calendering, and testing
• Metal/adhesive preparation for rubber-to-metal bonding
• Analytical, environmental, mechanical, and other characterization equipment

Provide hands-on support to new material development, risk reduction, and plant support projects. Responsible for planning and conducting material and process testing using prescribed and non-standard work methods under minimal supervision. Work closely with Material & Process Engineering Team to plan, define, and carry out experiments in a thorough, scientific manner, and clearly report results.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain standard and custom test equipment including hydraulically actuated equipment as requested by M&PE staff and other internal customers
• Maintain accurate and complete records (data/notes, photographs, reports, etc.) for all testing/development
• Observe all safety rules, consistently practice safe working habits, and provide safety guidance to others
• Obtain information from stakeholders to establish appropriate prioritization for each project
• Analyze data, screen for anomalies, and take appropriate corrective action as needed
• Seek on-the-job training to become proficient in technical tasks utilizing skills matrix
• Continuously improve operational safety, quality, and efficiency
• Communicate test results and status clearly and punctually
• Understand and minimize sources of test variation
• Ensure up-to-date calibration of all lab equipment
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• 4 years relevant work experience or 2 years and an associate degree in a related technical discipline or relevant 4 year degree
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written instructions such as test plans, product/tooling drawings, work instructions, operating procedures, specifications, etc.
• Skilled in operating manufacturing and test equipment
• Ability to work in a team environment and to cultivate strong working relationships
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment
• Ability to operate department computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills including conveying job status and results verbally and in written form
• Willingness to learn/use diverse lab equipment including rubber mills, presses, and hydraulic test machines

Preferred:

• Experience in rubber molding/processing and related materials testing

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

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