Engineering Assistant at Rogers Corporation in Rogers, Connecticut

Job Description:

Summary:

Rogers Corporation is looking for a talented individual to assist in product development through Pilot Line operation, property testing of new and existing materials, as well as research projects with report outs to R&D Engineers and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare materials for processing on pilot line equipment, operate pilot line during experimental trials, and document and report trial observations.


• Assist in the development, characterization, and optimization of new and existing materials, prepare development formulations for characterization; implement new product characterization methods; and document procedures.


• Assist in running designed experiments and failure analysis assessments.


• Lifting up to 15 lbs consistently, climbing ladders, and moving 50-gallon drums and 50-lb. bags of material with assistance.


• Conduct material testing using complex instruments, such as DSC, TGA, TMA, FT-IR, SEM, Instron, WYCO, TIM, and electrical property measurements, or coordinate testing externally.


• Assist in production scale up for new materials and products, and support transfer of final product to regular production.


• Follow precise instructions and provide quality data within specified timeframes. Take initiative in identifying, reporting, and trouble-shooting problems or inconsistent data and proactively address remediation. Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with shifting priorities.


• Apply basic troubleshooting skills to daily tasks and prioritize and optimize workflow to achieve efficiency.


• Accurate recordkeeping and maintenance of instruments, lab supplies, and work areas. Complete all assignments in a safe and environmentally safe manner.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency, plus 5+ years' technical experience in a similar work industry; alternately a 2-4 year degree in Chemistry or material related field plus some industrial experience.


• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Experience and ability to work with cross-functional development teams Computer and analysis skills (MS Office, internet searches, e-mail)


• Strong organizational skills as applied to hardcopy and electronic databases and files


• Basic understanding of mixing and coating procedures with hands-on experience in product testing


• Self-starter and able to work with minimal support


• Ability to recognize inconsistent or unexpected results or equipment function and proactively address procedures to resolve problem/inconsistency


• Ability to lift 50-55 lbs and periodically wear a respirator.