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Prysmian · 15 hours ago

Materials Analysis Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, and they are seeking a Materials Analysis Engineer to focus on material analysis and execute complex procedures within projects. The role involves leading projects, performing laboratory testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure high data integrity and technical accuracy.

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Responsibilities

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)

Perform laboratory testing with high data integrity – to identify and correct technical product and customer issues; conduct necessary testing; evaluates/interprets results. Able to lean in on past experiences to understand the results and next steps

Determine any gaps in instrumentation/capabilities and propose plans to remediate those gaps

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

Familiarity with a range of polymer characterization instruments (FT-IR, DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, XRF, microscopes, etc.)

Familiarity with product and raw material test methods to determine the best course of action. Develop new methods as needed to understand/solve the problem

Access and knowledge of all raw material and process specifications and product specifications and requirements

Develop and maintain contacts with instrument vendors and keep up to date on new technologies

Work to tight deadlines as well as contributing to longer term R&D projects

Prepare informative and accurate technical reports in a timely manner

Update and maintain records/database on compound changes or modifications

Qualification

Polymer characterizationFT-IRGC-MSDSCTGASEMXRFDMATechnical reportingProblem solvingTeamworkCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

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

Industrial experience (in relevant field) is necessary

At least 3 years of experience with demonstrated expertise in small molecule, polymer, and materials characterization

Strong background and hands-on experience in polymer/chemical characterization techniques, such as FT-IR, GC-MS, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRF, and DMA

Knowledge of polymer bulk physical properties, mechanics, and/or polymer processing

Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results

Ability to work as an individual or within a team

Sound technical skills and attention to detail

Adaptive critical thinking and problem solving

Ability to handle multiple work assignments

Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization

Motivated, self-starter