R&D Lab Technician: Materials Test Lab

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world's greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees' well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you're looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can't wait to meet you.

This position will work as member of the Research and Process Development department as part of the Materials Testing and Characterization team. As a member of the Test Lab, this role is responsible for testing the material properties/characteristics of Parker Chomeric's various polymeric and elastomeric products, interpret test results, and create summary reports for internal and external distribution.

• Work is primarily independent, but under the supervision and guidance of other members of the Test Lab. The work includes sample preparation, test set up, testing, and reporting. Test standards include testing the physical, electrical, and thermal properties of filled elastomers and polymers. On-site training is available for all test methods, but familiarity with basic material testing is required; Instron testing, thermal conductivity, specific gravity, etc.
• Prepare Test Plans and Test Reports. All plans and reports shall be prepared in Microsoft Word and Excel. All plans and reports shall be written precisely and accurately for internal and external use.
• Support and execute internal and external testing requests submitted to the Test Lab.
  

• High School diploma or GED required.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident status required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working with material testing equipment required. On-site training is available for the specific equipment to be used.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and test specifications. Ability to write routine plans and reports and general correspondences. Ability to communicate in English with other team members and departments.

Other skills:
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
Ability to analyze and interpret data with calculations such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $21.69/hr to $36.15/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.