Laboratory Services Engineer

Role details

Buffalo, NY Full time R12689

Job Requirements

Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Purpose

The Lab Services Engineer I will serve as the sources of expertise, improving and understanding the actual methods for standard testing, and also designing the new generation test programs to meet the ever changing customer Needs. The Lab Services Engineer will work with current and developmental products to test and characterize materials have indirect involvement in customer meetings and reports. This position will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, marketing and technical functions.

Job Responsibilities

+ Run and supervise basic test campaigns that focus on customer requirements

+ Serve as an expert in the fabrication of technology, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.

+ Design test campaigns and programs to meet evolving customer demands and needs per received specifications.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, marketing, and technical functions, to facilitate successful project execution.

+ Analyze and troubleshoot existing processes, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency gains.

+ Document and communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

+ Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in testing.

+ Participate in training and mentoring junior engineers and team members.

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

+ 1 to 3 years of experience in process development or engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

+ Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Proficient in relevant engineering software and tools.

+ Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and presenting findings.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Compensation

+ $76,000 - $96,000/annually

+ Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.

We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.

With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.

Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.