Associate Materials Engineer

ORBIS Corporation; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Corporation in Pewaukee, WI, is seeking a motivated lab technician to perform material testing and data analysis to support material solutions for customers and suppliers. You will work under senior staff, using FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, and molding equipment, and contribute to method development.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree or higher in science/engineering with 1–2 years in a lab or plastics setting, plus strong Excel and SAP skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related lab or plastics production experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced level of Excel
• Education may be substituted with related experience
• Knowledge of SAP and data analysis capabilities

Responsibilities

• Perform material testing protocols and data collection as directed by senior personnel
• Test materials using FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding equipment
• Analyze data and write accurate lab reports with charts and photos
• Develop and implement new test methods for material characterization
• Serve as liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Excel

SAP

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s in science/engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

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.

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.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Required

Work Experience

• 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

#ORBIS

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.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

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.