Research and Development Lab Technician

FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP. - LOCATED IN WALLKILL, NEW YORK

Come be a part of our R&D team! We are building our R&D lab staff at our production facility in Wallkill, NY.

Days and Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

Salary Range $61,152/yr - $72,779/yr depending on expereince

Medical, Dental and Vison insurance

Employer Sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Test and evaluate raw materials including physical characteristics, electrical characteristics and chemical compositions.

Test samples and manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.

Record all test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used.

Apply DOE and other statistically acceptable practices for optimization of existing and new processes.

Set-up, adjust and operate lab equipment and instruments such as ball mills, drying ovens, hydraulic presses, XRF, surface area analyzer and computer control equipment.

Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment and systems used.

Use Design Control and APQP procedures, DFMEA’s and PFMEA’s where applicable.

Record, compute, analyze, and report data including any recommendations.

Develop and validate specifications and capability of processes.

Evaluate defects to determine root cause, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Follow all relevant Quality and/or Environmental standards to which Fair-Rite is certified.

Follow all O.S.H.A. standards and the Fair-Rite Safety and Health Policy

Other engineering duties may be assigned as necessary

Other non-essential duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements:

A.S. in Chemistry/Material Science or other related science; equivalent experience; combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical skills to collect and interpret data for making needed decisions.

Strong understanding of ceramics and metal oxides.

Strong PC / computer skills & intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Strong mechanical aptitude and abilities.

Design Control, APQP, DFMEA’s and PFMEA’s a plus.

Thorough knowledge of lab equipment, instrumentation, and safety procedures.

Excellent written and verbal communications.

Ability to work closely and collaborate with other departments.

Ability to use advanced production quality planning and design skills are recommended.

Company Website

Company Profile

Fair-Rite Products Corp. is a family-owned business that was formed in 1952 in Wallkill, New York USA. By 1955, the company was supplying products used in the entertainment electronics industry. Fair-Rite quickly expanded into the rapidly growing EMI suppression market, manufacturing ferrite shield beads. The growing demand lead Fair-Rite into the Medical, Lighting, Automotive, Communication, Aero/Defense, Smart Energy and Industrial Markets. With locations in New York, Illinois and China, Fair-Rite continues to be on the cutting edge of ferrite technology, expanding its product lines across a broad spectrum of exciting new markets.

Fair-Rite, a leader in ferrite technology for the last 70 years, has gone on to achieve substantial success worldwide and is looking to enhance our presence in Europe. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineer to bolster our technical influence on the continent. This role is pivotal in educating and supporting customers, and driving growth through technical excellence.

We offer a full compliment of Company benefits, including a 401K Plan with Company Match. Fair-Rite is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/Disabled/Vets and a Drug Free Workplace.

Regular Full-Time