Color & Process Lab Engineer

laticrete; Bethany (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental

Job summary

LATICRETE International seeks a motivated Process Engineering Laboratory Technician to support product development, color matching, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves laboratory testing on liquids and solids, supporting manufacturing investigations, and aiding process optimization projects.

The ideal candidate has experience with laboratory testing, color measurement, data analysis, and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment, plus familiarity with color science,

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on liquid and solid materials.
• Assist and lead color matching activities for new product development, continuous improvement, and research projects.
• Utilize spectrophotometers and other laboratory instruments to evaluate product performance.
• Support Engineering on building color databases.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and test documentation.
• Assist with process development and continuous improvement testing.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Analyze quality data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Support Manufacturing and Engineering team in quality failure investigations.
• Analyze product production requirements and ensure JDE data are accurate.
• Assist Engineering with developing and revising quality work instructions.
• Assist Engineering with new and revised training procedures.
• Assist engineering in identifying, developing, and implementing process improvement initiatives that reduce waste.
• Provide support to Engineering on production, product, and quality issues as required.

Job description

LATICRETE International seeks a motivated Process Engineering Laboratory Technician to support product development, color matching, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves laboratory testing on liquids and solids, supporting manufacturing investigations, and aiding process optimization projects.

The ideal candidate has experience with laboratory testing, color measurement, data analysis, and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment, plus familiarity with color science,