Polymer R&D Technician Job at Thermon, San Marcos, TX

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  • Thermon
  • San Marcos, TX

Job Description

Job Title: Polymer R&D Technician (for Compounding & Cable Extrusion)

Location: San Marcos, Texas (onsite Monday - Friday)

Job Summary

The polymer R&D technician will perform functions pertaining to developing new polymer compounds including twin screw compounding, testing the ASTM specimens, and running wire coating/cable extruder line.

Responsibilities:

· Operating pilot-scale compounding and wire extrusion lines

· Operating the polymer characterization instruments in the lab: FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA etc.

· Performing sample preparation including molding, cutting and stamping samples

· Testing of polymer samples per standard operating procedures - Tensile tester etc.

· Recording and documenting results and accurately compiling data

· Ensuring proper labeling and good organization of all specimens

· Collaborating with high-volume production team to introduce new compounds and implement new processes.

· Working with R&D engineers, technicians, and production operators

· Willingness to work in the plant to support cable production if needed.

Essential Qualifications:

· At least 3-years of experience in the polymer compounding or extrusion industry

· Experience of plastic compounding/mixing and plastic extrusion

Preferred Qualification:

· Associate degree from an accredited institution in a field related to science and engineering but not required

· Fundamental electrical knowledge for electrical cables

· Competency with Excel for tabulating and plotting data

· Good teamwork and communication skills

· Hands-on experience with Instron, FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, and TMA

· Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team

· Diligent and detail-oriented work habits

· Experience working in a plant environment in a safe manner

Job Tags

Monday to Friday,

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