Materials Engineer

Menasha Corporation; City of Pewaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Materials Engineer to test and evaluate materials, provide information and solutions, and support customers and suppliers. You will define test protocols, analyze data, and develop new methods for material characterization in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities include performing instrumented tests (FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron), preparing reports, and guiding lab staff while ensuring safety and continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field is required.
• 3 years of related lab experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Define reliable test protocols for incoming materials/resins/products and material experimentation.
• Perform testing on instrumentation such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding.
• Analyze data and prepare accurate lab reports with charts and images.
• Develop and implement new test methods for material characterization.
• Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers for material projects.
• Plan and execute project work with limited direction.
• Guide and support other lab personnel as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and customers.
• Contribute to continuous quality process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Chemical data analysis

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

## Materials EngineerApply: Pewaukee, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: R15995***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 the ORBIS Value Proposition.**Key Duties and Responsibilities:**1. Define reliable test protocols for incoming materials/resins/products and material experimentation.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. Develop 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 responsibility with limited direction.7. Guide and support other lab personnel in lab, as needed.8. Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.9. Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities. **Education/Certification*****Level Required***Bachelor’s degree in science-related field***Level Desired***Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry**Work Experience** ***Required**** 3 years of related lab experience* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced level of Excel***Desired**** 3 years of related lab experience in previous employment **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 #ORBIS#LI-CD1