Test Engineer

Description

Conducts material, component, and product testing in such a manner as to assure work progress and completion following required schedules.

· Develops proprietary test procedures and standards.

· Develops special test equipment for testing to performance standards.

· Supervises testing activity to coordinate with suppliers, other divisions, and research functions to assure completion on a timely basis.

· Develops advanced analytical methods to provide insight into and validate the functional performance of our products.

· Coordinates analysis and testing activities on materials and components with new suppliers to assure compliance with performance standards.

· Is computer literate and comfortable with computer-controlled instrumentation and electronic databases.

· Assists when appropriate, with routine assigned tasks consistent with daily research center operation, including shipping, receiving, lab equipment maintenance, area maintenance, 6S audits, and cleanliness etc.

Top Skills:

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Polymers, Textile, or Mechanical Engineering, plus laboratory experience

· Five years in an analytical laboratory are required

· Hands-on lab experience, communication, records management, technical competence, analytical problem-solving

· Experienced in MS Excel and MS Access as well as database management