Materials Engineer, Weathering and Durability - Mentor, United States - Avery Dennison

Description

Job Description


POSITION OVERVIEW:

Avery Dennison is seeking a Weathering Engineer to meet organizational needs for accelerated weathering testing, outdoor aging, analytical testing, data analysis, and specific weathering research projects with pressure sensitive adhesive film constructions for Graphics & Durables applications.

The position will be with the Global Materials Science and Characterization (MSC) Group, which primarily supports R&D activities at Avery Dennison's Mentor, OH location, chartered to support and resolve technical problems from long term innovation projects to urgent manufacturing and quality issues stemming from across Avery Dennison's global operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide effective weathering test support, communicate effectively with test requesters regarding samples and test conditions, and prioritize tests.

Regularly liaise with other team members across all locations globally to harmonize test methods and conditions and to understand the status of laboratory equipment.

Manage the weathering lab, ensure smooth operation in the laboratory, and efficiency and quality of weathering results.

Perform routine calibration and maintenance of weathering chambers and troubleshoot issues/errors using manuals and guidance from technical reps or vendors.

Under the guidance of senior technical staff, develop and implement novel accelerated test methods with strong correlation to real-life aging to support new product applications connecting product CTQ's, quality issues and customer needs.

Collaborate with internal and external resources including customers, suppliers, academia to identify new additives, testing methodologies, and voice of the customer.

Interpret data, write technical reports, and communicate analytical results with MSC and divisional scientists and production engineers in a high-quality, professional, and timely manner.

Support management in the procurement, purchase, and installation of new equipment

Utilize ELN/LIMS system and carefully curate reports and help with the cogent population of databases.

Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory and pilot plant safety audits.