Jr. Applications Engineer

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives seeks a Jr. Applications Engineer in Houston for a contract-to-hire role. You will work with Senior Technicians to learn equipment, operations, testing, and QC procedures.

Responsibilities include field fluid characterizations, bench-scale lab work, keeping records, and producing technical reports. A high school diploma with 2–5 years’ experience or an associate degree with 1–2 years’ experience is required. Some lab experience with chemicals/fluids is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and perform duties safely and satisfactorily.
• Good English read/write communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Learn equipment, operations, testing, and QC procedures with Senior Technicians.
• Perform field fluid characterizations and bench-scale lab tasks.
• Operate bench and pilot testing skids and support testing activities.
• Maintain lab equipment, tools, records, and logs; ensure cleanliness.
• Order materials for the Research Center periodically.
• Produce timely technical reports for test samples and assist other projects.
• Coordinate with management and possibly visit client sites for testing.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Data recording

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID#: 41139 Jr. Applications Eng. ASAP Great Cypress location Contract to Hire

Description -

Works with Senior Technicians to learn equipment, operations, testing, Safety & QC procedures.

Follow current procedures and become proficient with each of the following:

• Field fluid characterizations (Suspended Solids, Particle Sizes, Turbidity)
• Bench scale lab equipment operations (media properties, filter performance)
• Solid / Liquid separation utilizing bench and loop testing
• Support operating other bench and pilot testing skids
• Evaluate Spent filters
• Perform tasks associated with troubleshooting, testing, and assembling equipment.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, equipment records,work logs.
• General responsibility for daily cleanliness of Research Center including cleaning lab utensils
• Periodically order materials and parts needed for the Research Center
• Produce timely and detailed technical services and reports for test samples
• Assist with other Research Center projects in progress as needed
• Build / improve testing prototypes, products or systems
• Coordinate and communicate work effort with management in a timely manner
• Possible visits to client site / field to support testing operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to multitask and perform each essential duty safely and satisfactorily. Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, stand and/or walk for extended periods. Must have good Communication (Read / Write) skills in English. Proficiency in computer usage including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma with 2-5 years’ experience, or Associate degree with 1-2 years’ experience.

***Previous experience working in a laboratory environment with chemicals / fluids / filters would be a plus.