Materials Development Lab Technician

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Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in materials science or chemistry is preferred.
• Two or more years of experience working in a laboratory environment is also preferred.
• Working knowledge of rubber and filler mixing, operating mixing and molding equipment is a bonus.
• Experience in mechanical and analytical testing techniques is helpful.
• Knowledge in the application of dielectric testing and optical microscopy is desired.
• Experience in FT-IR and GC to analyze organic groups in polymers and raw materials is a plus.
• Experience with lab automation software and electrical system modeling is a bonus.

Additional Information:

• This position involves physical tasks including moving 50 pound bags of polymers, operating heavy equipment such as rubber mixer and mill, and using a compression mold at high temperatures (~ 400 degrees F).
• Personal protective equipment for hot material handling, safety glasses, and safety shoes will be provided.
• Travel up to 10% to other sites in Southeast Wisconsin is an element of the role.

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Client-provided location(s): Sturtevant, WI

Job ID: Eaton-67916Franksville

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-08T18:52:26