Product Engineer I - Press - St Stephen, SC

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Engineer will work as a member of a project or laboratory team performing technical laboratory work requiring application of standard as well as custom-developed procedures. Strong problem solving, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential.

SAFETY AND PROCEDURES

* Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.

* Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role.

* Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned.

* Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Conducts laboratory tests and/or pilot trials on multiple projects both independently and as a team member

* Builds and tests laboratory prototypes of new product concepts

* Produces documents, summarizes, interprets and reports laboratory data in support of an assigned R&D project and/or technical service task

* Generates ideas for research or new products

* Plans, conducts, schedules, and coordinates small projects

* Gains knowledge of Albany products and markets

* Uses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing and laboratory equipment and testing processes to solve problems

* Exercises judgment on the progress of the work and makes changes to tasks as needed

* Delivers written reports and/or oral technical presentations on test or pilot trial results to leaders and managers

* Designs custom equipment modifications or develops custom test methods as needed

* Develops resources outside and inside the company

* Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International's Business Ethics Policy. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills:

* Applied Statistics and Design-of-Experiments Methodology

* Problem solving skills

* Good oral and written English skills

* Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Required Experience:

* Work experience in an R&D Lab or equivalent technical/project work experience

Education Requirements:

High School Diplomar College diplomar Bachelor Degreex PREFERRED Masters degreer

Associate Degree x REQUIRED

Field of Study:

Mechanical, Chemical, Paper or other specified Engineering Discipline