LAB ENGINEER

Private Advertiser; Região Norte; Presencial; BRL 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Private Advertiser in the North Brazil region is seeking a Lab Engineer to validate materials, analyze inks, and perform rigorous testing across mechanical and environmental domains. The role requires hands-on lab work with adhesives, face stocks, and release liners, plus accurate color matching using spectrophotometers.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include root-cause investigations for manufacturing defects and ensuring compliance with global

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in printing, packaging, coating, or adhesive industries.
• Proficiency with lab hardware like tensile testers, analytical scales, and color measurement tools.
• Familiarity with ASTM or FINAT standards for self-adhesive materials.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Material Validation: Test incoming pressure-sensitive adhesives, face stocks, and release liners for quality compliance.
• Ink Analysis: Evaluate ink properties including viscosity, curing speed, density, and surface tension.
• Performance Testing: Execute mechanical and environmental stress tests, including peel adhesion, shear resistance, and accelerated aging.
• Color Management: Use spectrophotometers to match precise brand color specifications and calculate color deviations (Δ E).
• Troubleshooting: Conduct root-cause investigations on manufacturing defects like ink flaking, label curling, or adhesive failure.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain lab safety protocols and ensure all raw materials comply with global standards like REACH, RoHS, and FDA regulations.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lab Engineer

What You Will Do

• Material Validation: Test incoming pressure-sensitive adhesives, face stocks, and release liners for quality compliance.

• Ink Analysis: Evaluate ink properties including viscosity, curing speed, density, and surface tension.

• Performance Testing: Execute mechanical and environmental stress tests, including peel adhesion, shear resistance, and accelerated aging.

• Color Management: Use spectrophotometers to match precise brand color specifications and calculate color deviations (Δ E).

• Troubleshooting: Conduct root-cause investigations on manufacturing defects like ink flaking, label curling, or adhesive failure.

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain lab safety protocols and ensure all raw materials comply with global standards like REACH, RoHS, and FDA regulations.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or a related field.

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, ideally within the printing, packaging, coating, or adhesive industries.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with lab hardware like tensile testers, analytical scales, and color measurement tools.

• Process Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial print processes such as UV flexography, digital inkjet, or thermal transfer.

• Methodology: Strong understanding of standard testing methods, particularly ASTM or FINAT standards for self-adhesive materials.

• Mindset: A methodical problem-solver who can translate complex technical findings into actionable advice for our press operators.

Required skill and competency:

1. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Powerpoint applications

2. Comprehension of analytical report such as GCMS, FTIR, IC, SEM/EDX, Microscope, Tensile/Abrasion Test, etc.

3. A good understanding and application of SPC tools and Minitabs

4. Bilingual but good proficiency in English - Spoken & Written

5. Hands-on & self-driven personality requiring minimum supervision

6. Able to handle and manage stressful situations

7. Only Singaporean/SPR may apply.