Von Roll

R&D Lab Technician

Von Roll  •  $50k - $60k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

ABOUT US

R&D Lab Technician

  • Schenectady
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Von Roll Group is the global market leader for insulation products and the only company to offer the complete range of insulation products, composites, consulting, tests and services for the electrical industry.

Von Roll USA Ltd. Inc. in Schenectady is part of Von Roll Group, active in the development and production of resins and varnishes, potting compounds, mica tapes, coated glass, flexible laminates and prepregs.

This site serves its customers by supplying electrical insulation components for the design of reliable electric motors, traction drive systems, coils, generators, transformers and several ballistic applications.

Here, we go with the future, and we improve constantly – especially with experts like you!

As a R&D Lab Technician you will be responsible for working closely with our R&D group contributing to the development of research projects, manufacturing support and other various related activities.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND TASKS

  • Prepare lab-scale samples via chemical synthesis.
  • Collaborate with R&D chemist and engineers to optimize/analyze resin formulations.
  • Perform chemical and physical tests to help manufacture and develop new polymer or other materials.
  • Run standard polymer characterization tests and interpret the measurements.
  • Interpret lab standards and follow procedures for processing and testing samples.
  • Prepare test reports based on testing results and customer provided or development team requirements.
  • Support lab activities including keeping the lab organized and up to cleanliness standards, maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance

YOUR PROFILE

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Two-year OR Four-year degree, in physical science such as chemistry, physics, biology or science related field.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in testing processes, within a lab environment, or working with chemical manufacturing equipment
  • Experience in an industrial R&D laboratory in the resin, paints or coatings field preferred but not required

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

  • This position will operate in a professional office and a chemical lab environment.
  • This role will require the use of standard and technical office programs as well as chemical and other volatile laboratory equipment and products
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WE OFFER

401k Retirement Plan

Dynamic environment

Health Benefits

International environment

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Highly motivated team

Salary range: $50,000-$60,000

CONTACT

Your contact person is:

Ms Christina Carnavale

Von Roll

About Von Roll

Von Roll is one of the oldest industrial companies in Switzerland. Our origins date back to 1803. The foundation of Von Roll Holding AG was in 1823. For more than 100 years, we have been supporting our customers in the challenges of electrification and energy generation. We combine our leading expertise in electrical applications including high voltage with Swiss engineering and hands-on mentality.

Our insulation products are essential for the transformation towards re-newable energies and e mobility. You will find our mica tapes, resins, and high performance composites in almost all electrical applications. Usually hidden from the outside, they boost efficiency, performance and durability of electric motors, batteries, wind generators and smart electronics.

Further more we are currently innovating the aerospace industry with green and lightweight composites.

The Von Roll group has a global footprint with 14 sites and serves customers in over 80 countries.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Breitenbach, CH
Year Founded
1823
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