Technical Services Engineer

Overview

Perform polymer/material characterization, lead testing projects, and maintain lab operations.

Key Responsibilities

• lab maintenance
• technical reporting
• testing
• vendor management
• safety compliance
• project lead

Tasks

-Maintain laboratory equipment – to be able to independently operate all equipment and its routine repair and maintenance as well as the research to replace said equipment. -Prepare informative and accurate technical reports in a timely manner. -Perform laboratory testing with high data integrity – to identify and correct technical product and customer issues; conduct necessary testing; evaluates/interprets results. -Develop and maintain contacts with instrument vendors and keep up to date on new technologies. -Maintain a safe laboratory environment by complying with safety rules and procedures. -Lead projects (establish a testing plan, carry out the measurements, analyze/interpret the data, expand test plan, if needed, and communicate the results and next steps to customers). -Update and maintain records/database on compound changes or modifications. -Work to tight deadlines as well as contributing to longer term R&D projects. -Determine any gaps in instrumentation/capabilities and propose plans to remediate those gaps.

Requirements

• ft-ir
• gc-ms
• dsc
• b.s. chemistry
• polymer characterization
• critical thinking

What You Bring

-Well-developed understanding of small molecule, polymer, and materials characterization -Ability to handle multiple work assignments -Knowledge of polymer bulk physical properties, mechanics, and/or polymer processing a plus -Familiarity with a range of polymer characterization instruments (FT-IR, DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, XRF, microscopes, etc.). -Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization -Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results -Adaptive critical thinking and problem solving -Sound technical skills and attention to detail -Strong background and hands-on experience in polymer/chemical characterization techniques, such as FT-IR, GC-MS, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRF, and DMA. -Familiarity with product and raw material test methods to determine the best course of action. -Access and knowledge of all raw material and process specifications and product specifications and requirements. -Ability to work as an individual or within a team -Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of a B.S. degree in Chemistry, Material or Polymer Science, Polymer/Material Engineering with an emphasis in analytical characterization. -Previous experience with Polymer Compound development in the wire & cable industry preferred -Industrial experience is necessary.

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About Prysmian

-A global leader in cable manufacturing, specializing in energy and telecommunications cables for industries such as energy, infrastructure, and transportation. -Projects include large-scale energy transmission grids and advanced telecom networks. -Delivers groundbreaking solutions like underwater cables for renewable energy projects and smart city networks. -A key player in the energy transition, particularly in offshore wind and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. -Focused on delivering high-performance, sustainable, and reliable solutions for an interconnected world.

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