Materials Lab Technician

Company: Essentium, Inc.
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: June 5, 2020

Job Description:

Essentium, Inc. is disrupting traditional manufacturing processes as innovators in both filament materials and additive manufacturing production platforms. We are bringing strength and speed together, at scale, with a no-compromise material set as we are committed to creating industrial solutions for the world's top manufacturers and bridging the gap between 3D printing and machining as an end-to-end industrial additive manufacturing partner. We are dedicated to building a globally-recognized suite of capabilities in the manufacturing innovation sector and are looking for experienced industry leadership coupled with smart, passionate, entrepreneurial, inventive and driven people to help us achieve this goal and thrive in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.Our Materials Research and Development team is seeking to fulfill a position for a laboratory technician. This role would have responsibilities in all stages of the product development process, starting from early stage concepts to commercializing final products. Tasks would include creating Design of Experiments, printing test specimens, CNC cutting of specimens, testing mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, conveying product's value propositions internally and externally, and all the auxiliary steps needed to accomplish the above deliverables. Additional tasks include maintaining product portfolio content, compiling data, and TDS/SDS creation.Qualifications and Expectations--- Must be able to work well in both team and individual environments to think critically, solve a problem, and document the solution for communication to the team.--- Experience in testing mechanical and physical properties of materials required.--- Material extrusion 3D printing experience is highly desired.--- Knowledge of printer electronics, mechanics, and general troubleshooting preferred.--- Knowledge of polymer science and polymer properties preferred.--- Some coding experience, i.e. Python preferred.--- Experience developing products preferred.--- May be asked to support urgent deadlines during nights or weekends occasionally.--- Associate degree or equivalent experience accepted.Note: this job is ever-evolving, pending new company developments and market trends. New hires will be expected to remain flexible and willing to adjust to the needs of the company. This position will be located on-site in Pflugerville, TX.TO APPLYSend your resume to HR@Essentium3D.com. Resumes will be reviewed, and potential candidates will be contacted for in-person interviews.

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