Lab Technician
Tempe, AZ
Full Time
Entry Level
ABOUT US
AGC Multi Material America, Inc. (AMMA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC Inc., a $14 billion multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronics, chemicals, and ceramic products.
AMMA is a globally advanced materials company which develops and manufactures super high-end CCL (Copper Clad Laminate) for the next-generation high-speed communication business field. AMMA provides high value add products of dielectric substrates for high frequency electronics such as, 5G, Automotive Radar, High Speed Telecom, and Aerospace & Avionics Radar/Communication industries.
SUMMARY
The Product Development Lab Technician is an entry level role responsible for helping mix and create dielectric resins & prototypes in the lab. The successful candidate will help plan, coordinate, and perform experiments including chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical tests in support of AGC Multi Material America, Inc. Product Development activities. This role also demands the Technician analyze, interpret, evaluate, and report test data generated, as well as assist in method development, problem solving, data evaluation, and technical report writing.
Duties and responsibilities
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in the English language is required for all roles.
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING
AGC follows all required OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standard industry guidelines in-regards to the use of personal protective equipment and safety training required for the specific job function.
The physical and environmental categories described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully, perform the essential functions of this position.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PAY
$20.00/hr
WORK SCHEDULE/OVERTIME
Business hours. Overtime as required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AGC Multi Material America, Inc. is committed to an equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. In Arizona, the following also are a protected class: race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, AIDS/HIV status, national origin, status as a cardholder for medicinal marijuana, and genetic test results.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment, nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the company also retains this right.
AGC Multi Material America, Inc. (AMMA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC Inc., a $14 billion multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronics, chemicals, and ceramic products.
AMMA is a globally advanced materials company which develops and manufactures super high-end CCL (Copper Clad Laminate) for the next-generation high-speed communication business field. AMMA provides high value add products of dielectric substrates for high frequency electronics such as, 5G, Automotive Radar, High Speed Telecom, and Aerospace & Avionics Radar/Communication industries.
SUMMARY
The Product Development Lab Technician is an entry level role responsible for helping mix and create dielectric resins & prototypes in the lab. The successful candidate will help plan, coordinate, and perform experiments including chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical tests in support of AGC Multi Material America, Inc. Product Development activities. This role also demands the Technician analyze, interpret, evaluate, and report test data generated, as well as assist in method development, problem solving, data evaluation, and technical report writing.
Duties and responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and perform materials characterization, including chemical, physical, electrical and mechanical testing, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Utilize analytical instrumentation [Ion migration evaluation system, Differential scanning calorimetry, thermomechanical analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis, rheometer, etc.] and other equipment’s as required.
- Utilize knowledge of chemistry and materials to analyze, understand, interpret, and evaluate test data generated.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance, minor repairs, calibrations, and verifications of analytical equipment.
- Assist in development and documentation of test methods as required for product/material characterization.
- Assist in material and process troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
- Communicate experimental detail information both verbally and legibly written to R&D analytical lab manager, as well as other members of the R&D group.
- Generate technical reports summarizing work performed and results obtained.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Interface with R&D, quality control, production, technology, shipping, sales and marketing, customers, and equipment vendors as required.
- Utilize personal protective equipment as required, must always operate in a safe manner and notify the R&D analytical lab manager of unsafe situations. Assist in development, review, and documentation of safety procedures. Participate in group and site safety activities.
- Accurately record observations during experiments. Maintain a laboratory notebook as a legal record and document of R&D activities.
- Assist with trials on experimental, pilot scale, or production equipment to evaluate new materials, new product designs, and/or process modifications as directed.
- Perform non-routine specialized testing on materials and products as directed. Assist in development of new test methods as required for product/material characterization.
- Make suggestions for safety, process, material, and testing improvements.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Intermediate algebra.
- Ability to communicate, read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of excel and word processing software.
- Must be detail oriented and have good organizational skills.
- This position requires a minimum of one to two years at community college with course work in Chemistry or physical sciences.
- Experience working in a chemical or analytical laboratory is desired.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, or related field is a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in the English language is required for all roles.
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING
AGC follows all required OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standard industry guidelines in-regards to the use of personal protective equipment and safety training required for the specific job function.
The physical and environmental categories described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully, perform the essential functions of this position.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
- Ability to Stand, walk, sit, use of hands to handle, feel, or grasp objects, tools, or controls.
- Reach and lift with hands and arms; lift/move/carry objects up to 25 lbs. in weight.
- Climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
- Ability to talk and hear for safety on the production floor.
- Visual ability to see things in close vision, distance vison, color vision, peripheral vison, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as needed.
PAY
$20.00/hr
WORK SCHEDULE/OVERTIME
Business hours. Overtime as required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AGC Multi Material America, Inc. is committed to an equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. In Arizona, the following also are a protected class: race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, AIDS/HIV status, national origin, status as a cardholder for medicinal marijuana, and genetic test results.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment, nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the company also retains this right.
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