R&D- Associate Engineer
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Associate Engineer Powder Applications supports laboratory testing product development activities and powder application studies within the Powder Applications Lab. This hands on equipment focused role prepares and processes metal panels applies powder coatings performs application evaluations conducts standard performance testing and supports engineers and chemists with project execution. This entry level engineering role builds foundational technical capabilities in powder coatings application methods lab equipment and R&D workflows.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Companys staff employees and business relationships.
Responsibilities
Prepare metal panels and customer substrates including cleaning pretreatment and surface preparation steps.
Apply powder coatings using manual electrostatic spray equipment and lab scale spray booths following defined procedures.
Support chemists and engineers by executing application trials recording observations and helping evaluate film build appearance and application consistency.
Perform standard performance testing such as adhesion hardness impact resistance gloss measurement color evaluation and corrosion testing.
Document results in lab notebooks and digital systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
Assist in troubleshooting common powder application issues including orange peel back ionization transfer efficiency and film build variation.
Maintain equipment cleanliness calibration checks and general organization of the Powder Applications Lab.
Follow established safety procedures PPE requirements and chemical handling guidelines.
Support updates to lab procedures test methods and work instructions.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).
Bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Math field.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with coatings polymers or materials testing.
Exposure to powder coating processes application equipment or test methods.
Basic understanding of industrial finishing lines and powder cure profiles.
Familiarity with root cause analysis or basic statistical tools (DOE 5 Whys etc.).
Travel Requirements: Expected 30%; flexibility for up to 50% may be required during peak cycles
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future including conversion to H-1B visa.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
