Engineering Assistant

Rogers Corp; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented individual for product development, focusing on pilot line operations and material testing. The ideal candidate will support innovative research projects, ensure equipment functionality, and improve material processes. This role values problem-solving skills and technical knowledge, offering a supportive work environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Developmental Opportunities

Top-Notch Benefits

Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ technical experience in a similar work industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with experience in database maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot process equipment and document trial observations.
• Prepare and blend chemical materials for pilot experiments.
• Conduct material testing using complex instruments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Troubleshooting

Basic Understanding of Mixing and Coating Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2-4 Year Degree in Chemistry or Material Related Field

Job description

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Rogers Corporation is looking for a talented individual to support product development through Pilot Line operation, conducting property testing of new and existing materials, and assisting with research projects and reporting findings.

Essential Functions:

• Operate pilot process equipment and document and report trial observations.
• Prepare and blend chemical materials for use in pilot-scale experimentation.
• Maintain pilot equipment, assist in altering processes to achieve goals and troubleshoot processing problems.
• Work extensively with complex computer program to generate equipment run parameters and enter data.
• Maintain chemical, parts and supply inventory for pilot production.
• Assist in running designed experiments and failure analysis assessments.
• Lift up to 15 lbs consistently, climbing ladders, and moving 50-gallon drums and 50-lb. bags of material with assistance.
• Conduct material testing using complex instruments, such as DSC, TGA, TMA, FT-IR, SEM, Instron, WYCO, TIM, and electrical property measurements, or coordinate testing externally.
• Assist in production scale up for new materials and products, and support transfer of final product to regular production.
• Follow precise instructions and provide quality data within specified timeframes. Take initiative in identifying, reporting, and trouble-shooting problems or inconsistent data and proactively address remediation.
• Apply basic troubleshooting skills to daily tasks and prioritize and optimize workflow to achieve efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy in recordkeeping and maintenance of instruments, lab supplies, and work areas. Complete all assignments in a safe and environmentally safe manner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education.
• 3+ years’ technical experience in a similar work industry; alternately a 2-4 year degree in Chemistry or material related field plus some industrial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills; experience with database and file maintenance.
• Basic understanding of mixing and coating procedures with hands-on experience in product testing.
• Ability to recognize inconsistent or unexpected results or equipment function and proactively address procedures to resolve problem/inconsistency.
• Ability to lift 50-55 lbs and periodically wear a respirator.

Additional Qualification Details: No additional requirement needed

Who We Are and What We Are All About:

Rogers Corporation makes tomorrow's innovations possible. Help build a cleaner, safer and more connected world with a career at Rogers, where we make tomorrow’s innovations possible. We rely on a talented workforce to develop our cutting edge, market-leading material technologies. Our global team develops innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers expect high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who can improve processes, get results and represent a best-in-class organization. People are at the heart of all our operations, and we encourage our employees to act with integrity, creativity and excellence to help drive results worldwide.

Why Work for Rogers:

It is our commitment to get “Results, but Results the Right Way.” Rogers offers an exceptional work environment and a value-driven culture modeled by leadership. Employees have access to developmental opportunities as well as top-notch benefits and incentive programs. Come join a winning team!

Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

About Rogers Corporation:

At Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), we're changing how the world uses technology. We are a global leader in materials technology and manufacturing, producing engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With nearly 200 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable global Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elastomeric Material Solutions, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers enables the world’s leading innovators to achieve greater performance, speed to market and reliability through our renowned technical solutions support, problem-solving and application engineering capabilities. Rogers delivers market-leading solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy, sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel, wireless infrastructure and automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com .