Associate Materials Engineer

menasha; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support material testing and evaluation for ORBIS materials within our Wisconsin operations. You will collect data, run tests on instrumentation such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, and Instron, and produce comprehensive lab reports for internal customers.

The role requires an Associate's Degree, 1–2 years of lab or plastics production experience, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. Travel is modest and collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; science/engineering field preferred.
• 1–2 years related lab or plastics production experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate materials; provide data and reports.
• Perform testing with FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.
• Write accurate lab reports with charts and images.
• Develop and implement new test methods for material characterization.
• Provide technical guidance to internal/external customers as needed.
• Support continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Safety culture

Verbal & written communication

Laboratory data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you're going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today's supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

About The Opportunity

Responsible for the testing and evaluation of materials to provide material solutions and meaningful information to the organization. Support customers and suppliers as needed to deliver on the ORBIS Value Proposition.

• Perform material testing protocols and data collection, as directed by senior lab personnel.
• Perform testing on various instrumentation including FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.
• Analyze and write accurate lab reports based on gathered data, including charts and pictures.
• Development and implementation of new test methods for material characterization.
• Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers for joint development opportunities related to materials.
• Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited direction.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.
• Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities.
• Maintain organized sample storage areas.
• Guide and support other lab personnel in lab, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification

• Level Required: Associate's Degree
• Level Desired: Bachelor's degree specifically in science, math or engineering discipline
• Description: Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Work Experience

• Required: 1-2 years of related lab or plastics production experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced level of Excel.
• Desired: 2+ years of related lab experience in previous employment. Maintenance experience.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work in and promote a culture of safety
• Ability to handle the stress of working with others
• Ability to be available outside of normal work hours
• Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles - verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in chemical data analysis and assessment with the ability to explain the complex scientific issues to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Requirements

5% - 10% travel

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.