Lab Technician

Pregis; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis, based in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking a Lab Technician to support product testing, data reporting, and analysis across ongoing improvement projects. The role requires hands-on engineering work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate results.

You'll work at two nearby sites within five miles, contributing to testing protocols and fixtures, interpreting data, and documenting findings to drive product quality and performance enhancements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Two or more years of prior industry experience as an Engineering Technician or similar technical role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and document product testing.
• Develop, design and build new standardized test plans and fixtures, improving performance.
• Accurately carry out data collection and documentation with test results.
• Assist in interpreting and analyzing data; compile information in MS Office.
• Support engineering best practices process implementation.
• Execute other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-Were in the "Wow" BusinessPregis is Hiring!Why Join Pregis?Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Technical Business Development, the Lab Tech based in Aurora, Illinois will support projects by adapting and applying engineering techniques, conducting tests and inspections, and preparing reports and calculations. This position will be responsible for assisting with product testing, data reporting/analysis and various related product improvement projects to support the organization on continued improvement and success of existing systems products and newly commercialized products. The candidate will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and will be held directly accountable to deliver accurate and time-sensitive results. The position requires a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual that brings impact.Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and document product testing.
• Develop, design and build new standardized test plans and fixtures as well as improve upon existing to increase performance in some way (efficiency, cost, etc.).
• Accurately carry out data collection and documentation, as per test plan, with performance of various consumable products.
• Assist in interpreting and analyzing data. Compile information in MS Office by creating tables, graphs, interpret information, etc.
• Support various engineering best practices process implementation.
• Execute other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Two or more years of prior industry experience as an Engineering Technician or similar technical role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work hands on with Engineering projects in an R&D environment.
• Problem solving mentality with ability to think creatively to troubleshoot machine issues, design constraints, and other roadblocks.
• Prior experience with tools, fixtures and gauges is a plus.
• Willingness and proven ability to work in a hands-on role with electromechanical industrial equipment.
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with internal customers.
• Must be detail orientated, have strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• A self-starter with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work between 2 sites within a 5 mile radius

Diversity and InclusionWe believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/InclusionWe offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.