Engineering Support Technician, Materials Development Lab

Org Marketing Statement

With annual sales of $15 billion in fiscal year 2020, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company has operations in 50 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 63 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Position Summary

The Engineering Support Technician works and supports materials testing and the product development center. It requires the ability to prioritize workload and manage schedules for a variety of tests as well as familiarity with ASTM/ISO and other standard or customer test requirements.

Responsibilities

- Support testing for rubber materials lab - conduct tests including but not limited to tensile/tear (Instron), rheology (MDR/MV), analytical (DMA/TGA/DSC/FTIR), aging and weathering. - Support rubber compounding process - weighing, mixing, milling, and molding slabs (heat press) for testing. - Troubleshoot mechanical and software related machine issues to ensure proper functioning of equipment and maintain calibration schedules for equipment. - Interact and communicate with chemists and engineers to understand test requirements and project needs. - Manage ingredient inventories for compounding recipes. - May be responsible for training co-ops on the use of lab equipment and lab safety.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED, coursework in polymers / rubbers technology preferred Experience: Basic mechanical skills, understanding of lab operations, lab safety, technical documentation and specifications. Previous experience with tensile, rheology, and analytical lab equipment preferred. Basic understanding of polymers/rubbers preferred. Candidates should have 3 - 5 years of experience with material compounding within a lab environment. Computer Skills: Windows proficient, Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, email proficient, ability to learn new software skills relevant to various testing techniques and apparatuses. Personal Skills: Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work effectively with others and be a team player. Willing to take on a leadership role to improve lab processes and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. (“Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf