Polymer Materials Lab Technician - R&D & Testing

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Material Laboratory Technician I to design and implement test methods for polymer characterization. You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare formal reports for cross-functional teams involved in aerospace, health, and medical markets.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in a scientific field, strong analytical and writing abilities, and experience with ISO17025 considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or similar).
• Lab experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills required.
• Technical writing skills required.
• Experience with 5S practices a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and run multiple projects concurrently with timelines and customer requirements.
• Design tests to characterize polymer properties.
• Perform data analysis and interpret results.
• Prepare and interpret test requirements per ASTM, customer, and industry specs.
• Support investigations of product failure analysis and lab accreditation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Technical writing

5S practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in a scientific field

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Material Laboratory Technician I to design and implement test methods for polymer characterization. You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare formal reports for cross-functional teams involved in aerospace, health, and medical markets.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in a scientific field, strong analytical and writing abilities, and experience with ISO17025 considerations.