Job Description
- Independently carry out tasks and tests in a lab environment as well using computer software to analyze data, summarize conclusions, and complete documentation
- Interact with development and manufacturing engineers on existing product portfolios to carry out product testing for manufacturing or product issues and audits, complete analysis and documentation.
- Support engineers on the scale-up and qualification of production parts and creation of product claims, test method development, and specification documents.
- Utilize and understand 3M laboratory equipment to perform product testing and test method development.
- Document observations and data in spreadsheets and technical notebooks. Complete data analysis and prepare final reports and summaries. Report test results to appropriate people and project teams.
- Work with 3M systems to update product information, claims, and product specifications.
- Supporting product development programs by prototyping new product concepts, or deconstructing and modifying existing products.
- Prepare, operate, and maintain basic hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
- Perform routine lab duties including shipping and storing of customer samples.
- BS or BA from an accredited university + Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience OR
- Two-year associate degree (2 year degree) or equivalent experience + Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience
- Independent working
- Basic skill set with data collection and analysis (MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- BS or BA from an accredited university
- Minimum of 1 years of experience or education with plastic or consumer products
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with product testing or audits.
- Analytical and curious mindset to understand data trends and solve problems
- Critical thinking to understand a task or problem and develop a solution
- Basic understanding CAD software, 1+ years experience; Solidworks preferred
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
- Hands on skills in a shop environment for building and prototyping