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Laboratory Project Engineer
Jenike & Johanson, Inc. is a World Class Engineering Company with a full time opening for an engineer in our bulk solids testing lab. Our one-of-a-kind lab runs tests, build models and develops prototype equipment for chemical, mining, energy and pharmaceutical clients. We have an opening for a laboratory project engineer to assist our lab manager with testing and fabrication activities in the lab.
Duties Include:
Assist lab manager in developing proposals/cost estimates for testing and prototype work
Work with Engineers and lab manager to develop test plans for standard tests and custom experimental work
Assist lab technicians and schedule work in the lab
Assist with set up, execution, fabrication, assembly and cleanup of tests
Review and process test data for presentation to clients
Assist project engineers with report preparation for test work
Assist with lab activities as needed, including sample shipping, receiving and sample tracking
Assist with improvement of existing lab equipment and test methods and development of new test equipment and methods
The ideal candidate will have the following skills/abilities:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent knowledge/experience
Experience working in a lab or shop environment with mechanical equipment, instrumentation or in a process plant environment.
Familiar with fabrication/building with metal, wood and plastics
Ability to monitor experiments and document observations
Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot unexpected test behavior
Well organized, able to keep accurate records, develop and follow written instructions and SOP's.
Well versed in Microsoft Excel and Word. Labview experience a plus, but not required.
Familiar with instrumentation including pressure transducers, flow meters, load cells and thermocouples
Familiar with forklift and crane operation and rigging
Excellent verbal and communication skills
SDS knowledge, familiarity working with hazardous material is beneficial. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and use a respirator.
Background and credit check is required.
Exceptional Benefit package includes full medical, life, short and long-term disability, all fully paid by the Company. In addition, we offer a generous paid time off policy as well as 11 paid holidays.
Jenike & Johanson is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected group status.
Jenike & Johanson, Inc. is a global engineering firm specialized in bulk material engineering with expertise in powder and bulk solids storage, handling, conveying, and processing - See more at: jenike.com
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