R&D Technician MNIT

Job Description

The job incumbent technically contributes to R&D projects in membrane and membrane product development within the BU WMS Engineering department. She/He performs the necessary test activities for membranes and membrane products. He/she prepares the working area and equipment for the necessary activities, manages the test process and records the test results for the final decision process handled by the development engineers or chemists to ensure that the projects meet the customer and company requirements with respect to production and market ready solutions.

Main Tasks

• Plan, organize and perform the testing activities in laboratories and testing areas for membrane and membrane products according to blueprints, diagrams, engineering documents, and specifications, using precision instruments and test equipment
• Manufacturing of membranes for filtration and separation purposes at lab and pilot scale
• Test and validation of membrane samples from production line
• Manage the test laboratory resources and select the methods acc. to M+H testing procedures
• Conduct testing activities, evaluate test results to diagnose malfunctions and initiate corrective actions in case of deviations
• Manage the test programs, select the test methods and test equipment, determine the test procedure
• Validation and calibration of test equipment
• Coordinate the required lab and testing activities in the described project working packages within a project

Skills

• Data Management
• Test Methods
• Product & Material Testing
• Laboratory Equipment Management
• Documentation
• Test Planning
• Test Equipment

Experience

Preferably 1 - 3 years of relevant related work experience and education as physical or chemical technical assistant (PTA, CTA, etc.) or technician or BSc/MSc in (chemical, environmental or mechanical) engineering.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing