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Dow R&D/TS&D Technician in Freeport, Texas
R&D/TS&D Technician
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Position:R&D/TS&D Technician
Primary locationFreeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:04/11/2024
Job Number:R2050240
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About You and This Role:
The NA Technical Service and Development (TS&D) group has an exciting opportunity for a P&SP Technician located at Pack Studios in Freeport, Texas supporting the Performance Plastics – Specialty Packaging business. In this role you will be expected to safely achieve project goals using technical, role-specific skills and experience. This may also include the need to introduce new procedures for new instrument methods, equipment changes, or new equipment. Your key responsibilities will include preparing samples from existing or developmental new materials, and fabricating samples for further testing.
Responsibilities:
Own and operate semi-commercial scale cast film equipment.
Handles laboratory tasks including methods and procedures and recommends variations in problem solving approach with little or no supervision.
Independently develops and implements experimental plans and acts responsible for a wide variety of laboratory tasks.
Holds essential know-how on safe operation of experimentation and on equipment ownership and implements these to Dow standard.
Accountable for the operation, maintenance and calibration of plastic processing and fabrication equipment.
Understand study prioritization and queue management.
Works with leadership and broader team to ensure requests are appropriately prioritized, completed and reported.
Complies to all relevant EH&S requirements, and intervenes with others, as appropriate.
Ensures appropriate ISO compliance across areas of responsibility.
Maintains request database for equipment to ensure accurate queries/reports.
Ensures all changes to materials or work procedures are reviewed, and MOC’d as needed.
Uses knowledge of the relevant technology consisting of product, test method, and testing equipment to quickly screen alternative approaches and recommends and implements variations in approaches.
Understands the group objectives and the business or group's value creating strategy and is an important contributor to the technical solutions that result in project and team success.
Trains other work group members and contractors on specific work processes, equipment, and machinery.
Prepares for and independently performs standard and some non-routine procedures using relevant equipment and instruments, for which activities may include sample or materials preparations, equipment setup and/or configurations, and proper handling and disposal of waste materials that may be generated from experimental activities.
Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments.
Appropriately handles and manages RCRA waste and disposal.
Defines and implements new testing methods for development purposes which may require creating unique configurations of existing equipment or development/fabrication of new equipment and systems.
Identifies the need for and is involved in implementing new processes, procedures, or technology to improve performance of work group.
Willingness to learn new fabrication technologies and/or testing methods supporting other Market Segments in the future.
Ability to work with a diverse set of technologists, contactors, subject matter experts, and asset focal points.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of an Associate's degree in a science related discipline/Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and 1 year of relevant work experience or high school diploma/GED and 3 years of relevant work experience.
Must have experience writing procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications:
General electrical/mechanical troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of Dow MOC process
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Prior laboratory experience is preferred.
Prior experience operating cast film extrusion line is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation
Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
Wear and use respirators.
Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Additional Note:
This position does not provide relocation assistance.
Provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. Provides technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and/or product or process research.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.