Associate Materials Engineer

Menasha Corporation; City of Pewaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking an Associate Materials Engineer in Pewaukee, WI. The role focuses on testing and evaluating materials to provide solutions and data to support ORBIS cross-functional teams.

The candidate will perform material testing, analyze data, and help develop new test methods. Relevant education and lab experience are required, with travel up to 10% expected.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related lab or plastics production experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel.
• Ability to work and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform material testing protocols and data collection as directed by senior staff.
• Test instrumentation (FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding) and analyze results.
• Write accurate lab reports with charts and images.
• Develop and implement new test methods for material characterization.
• Serve as liaison between ORBIS teams and suppliers for materials development.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree (science/engineering)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Associate Materials EngineerApply: Pewaukee, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: R15989***Menasha Corporation Employees, please log-in to your Workday account to apply for positions.*****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:** 1. Perform material testing protocols and data collection, as directed by senior lab personnel.2. Perform testing on various instrumentation including FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.3. Analyze and write accurate lab reports based on gathered data, including charts and pictures.4. Development and implementation of new test methods for material characterization.5. Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers for joint development opportunities related to materials.6. Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited direction.7. Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.8. Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities.9. Maintain organized sample storage areas.10. Guide and support other lab personnel in lab, as needed.11. 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**1. Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner2. Ability to work in and promote a culture of safety3. Ability to handle the stress of working with others4. Ability to be available outside of normal work hours5. Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others6. Ability to lead by example7. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles – verbal and written8. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in chemical data analysis and assessment with the ability to explain the complex scientific issues to a non-technical audience9. Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite**Travel Requirements*** 5% - 10% travel