TC Transcontinental · 1 week ago
R&D Product Development Co-Op
US-WI-Menasha
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$25/hr - $25/hrTC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging, seeking a R&D Product Development Co-Op. The co-op will learn characterization techniques to support product development and manufacturing while assisting in the operation of pilot plant equipment alongside engineers and lab scientists.
CommercialMarketingPackaging ServicesPrinting
Responsibilities
Communicates with Product Development Engineers to understand testing objectives and explanation of results
Conduct multiple chemical, structural and physical strength tests to investigate and predict performance attributes with the willingness to question data and unexpected outcomes
Assist pilot plant staff with the operation of state-of-the-art equipment
Participate on the safety committee and conduct all work in a safe manner
Qualification
Required
Effective verbal communication and organizational skills
Ability to read, interpret and implement complex instructions with minimal assistance
Basis understanding of statistics and data analysis
Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and up to 40 lbs routinely
Work experience in laboratory testing of packaging and related materials
Experience with the following manufacturing processes: blown and cast polymer film, extrusion or adhesive lamination, printing, heat sealing of flexible packaging, paper and board manufacturing
Experience with and/or working knowledge of the physical strength and analytical testing, failure analysis or related characterizations of packaging materials and structures
Experience with the following analytical instrumentation: molecular spectroscopy, thermal analysis, barrier testing, optical and electron microscopy, image analysis and processing, chemical extraction and various gas and liquid chromatography techniques
Benefits
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
Paid time off
Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
Career development opportunities
A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported
Company
TC Transcontinental
TC Transcontinental is a packaging, commercial printing and specialty media company.
Founded in 1976
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Morin
Président et chef de la direction
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