<p>Summary:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Operate pilot process equipment daily as part of a dynamic team in a production environment. </li><li>Prepare and blend chemical materials for use in pilot-scale experimentation. </li><li>Operate pilot line during experimental trials document and report trial observations. </li><li>Maintain pilot equipment, assist in altering processes to achieve goals and troubleshoot processing problems. </li><li>Work extensively with complex computer program to generate equipment run parameters and enter data. </li><li>Maintain awareness of inventory levels and take action to replenish levels. This includes chemicals, spare parts and lab supplies. </li><li>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. </li><li>Assist in running designed experiments and failure analysis assessments. </li><li>Lift up to 15 lbs consistently, climb ladders, and move 50-gallon drums and 50-lb. bags of material with assistance. </li><li>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. </li><li>Assist in production scale up for new materials and products, and support transfer of final product to regular production. </li><li>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. </li><li>Apply basic troubleshooting skills to daily tasks and prioritize and optimize workflow to achieve efficiency. </li><li>Accurate recordkeeping and maintenance of instruments, lab supplies, and work areas. Complete all assignments in a safe and environmentally safe manner. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education </li><li>2+ years of engineering or technical experience </li><li>Hands-on material testing experience </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams </li><li>Computer and analysis skills (MS Office, internet searches, e-mail) </li><li>Strong organizational skills </li><li>Self-starter and able to work with minimal support </li><li>Ability to recognize inconsistent or unexpected results or equipment function and proactively address procedures to resolve problem/inconsistency </li><li>Ability to lift 50-55 lbs and periodically wear a respirator. </li></ul>