Process Engineer (Pilot Center)

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us? At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference! Our team of scientists and engineers is looking for a talented and motivated individual to support our group as a Process Engineer for our North American Pilot Center which was opened in 2023 and is designed to support bringing small-scale experimentation and sampling to large-scale production success. In the Process Engineer (Pilot Center) role, you will be responsible to produce prototype samples via chemical compounding, mixing, extrusion and coating technologies. You will be a major player for one of the most crucial pieces of our development technology in North America. What you'll do: Conduct Pilot Center technical trials from start to finish Support the preparation of Pilot Center technical trials Calculate quantities of necessary raw materials and acquiring said materials, while ensuring inventory accuracies Coordinate with the Head of the Pilot Center (HPC) to determine trial process parameters Run machinery, including, but not limited to extrusion, coating, and all other machinery pertaining to the trial request Document any necessary trial parameters and results Support the HPC in technical report writing for each trial conducted Support the necessary maintenance of all equipment in the North American Pilot Center Be a leader in 5S, maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace Perform any delegated or self-driven continuous improvement projects Other duties as assigned What you'll need: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Strong knowledge of mathematics Good mechanical aptitude and a strong desire to gain hands-on experience The capability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues Strong proficiency in the use of Windows/Microsoft Office Suite Good communication skills to interact with colleagues Ability to stand at a workstation and/or move throughout the facility during most of the day Requires normal lifting up to 50 lbs, use of both hands, correctable vision and no color-blindness Knowledge and experience with mixing, extrusion and coating processes (preferred) Knowledge and experience with DOE methods (preferred) An understanding of machine maintenance (preferred) Posted: 10/1/24 tesa tape Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, EEO/AA/m/f/vets/disabled

Created: 2024-11-05