The Polyurethanes Energy Efficiency and Furniture & Bedding (EEFB) Application Development and Technical Service (AD&TS) team has an opening for an R&D/TS&D Technician role, located in Freeport, Texas. The EEFB AD&TS team leads the development, testing and commercialization of new products for the Polyurethanes business in North America for a variety of insulation and consumer comfort applications. The candidate will work with a group of technologists in the Polyurethanes laboratories to align with project leaders to deliver product formulations, characterization and eventual commercialization in rigid and flexible foam technologies.
Key responsibilities
• Train/operate foam equipment (box foamer; support large slab foam machine); prepare and dispense formulation blends for runs
• Provide analytical/testing support (backup testing lab technician for rigids/flex foam; generate cup foams and record gel/tack-free times; create/test skin-cure molds)
• Operate and maintain equipment (high-pressure injection equipment, band saw, forklift); perform mechanical troubleshooting
• Packaging lab waste generated in the lab
• Support technology demonstrations for customer visits
• Additional lab duties as determined by sponsor
o Recording experimental observations
o Disciplined documentation skills
o Cross-functional team participation
• Cross-train across lab areas to improve throughput; participate in safety and quality programs (Diamond Learning, quarterly safety meetings, monthly safety committee)
• Order, organize, and stage materials; ship/handle internal and external customer samples
Additional attributes
• Demonstrated and effective mechanical troubleshooting abilities preferred
• Clear communicator; effective in a team environment
• Works independently with limited supervision after training
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Basic chemistry knowledge; fast learner; mechanical aptitude; strong safety/housekeeping awareness
Qualifications
• 1+ year applicable experience (heavy lab or production)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. permanently (no visa sponsorship/support available)
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