• Demonstrate commitment to Schneller's values and share the organizational commitment to ensuring quality products and
• Execute tasks to help achieve goals and objectives for Aesthetics Prototype Laboratory and further the digital and conventional printing technologies at Schneller.
• Ability to conduct experiments self-directed and/or supervise technician(s) or others in conducting the experiments, utilizing scientific skills/approach (e.g., design of experiments, scientific method, data collection/analysis, makes good conclusions from data).
• Troubleshoot printing quality defects and maintain an understanding of various product constructions.
• Executing development tasks and experiments related to optimizing print, finish, and overall aesthetic quality and reproducibility.
• Collecting and summarizing test data generated during development tasks.
• Aid the team in building predictive tools and datasets to help the organization document and understand scale up factors from a pilot plant level to full scale production so that products can be commercialized faster and run more reliably.
• Performs minor machine maintenance or troubleshooting such as changing printheads, oiling, greasing, ink system maintenance, and calibrating equipment.
• Establish and follow processes in accordance with quality standards and our Business Management System (BMS).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience working with chemicals in a laboratory setting performing standardized ASTM test methods on materials.
• Experience with color theory and color matching preferred.
• Experience operating a digital printer/press and/or offset printing experience, not required but preferred.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a physical science (chemistry, polymer science, physics, material science) or engineering discipline.
• Highly functional in Microsoft Word, and Excel and other MS Office products.
• Ability to work both self-directed and as a cross-functional team member.
• Proficient knowledge of production materials, quality methods, and color standards are necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close & distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• To conform with US export regulations and ITAR 120.15 and EAR Part 772, incumbents for this role must be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:

• Position may require person to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours, constantly performing repetitive motions to use a personal computer and other office equipment, as well as walking around an office and industrial environment.
• Position requires annual eye examination with written documentation of adequate vision to detect minute flaws in material with or without corrective lenses, including successful completion of Farnsworth Munsell Color Vision Testing.
• Sitting – F, Standing – F, Walking – F, Lifting up to 30 lbs – I, Bending – I, Climbing – I, Fine Motor Skills – F
• Ability to perform physical activities related to traveling, such as driving, moving throughout airports, flying – international travel approximately 5-10%

• Based on an 8-hour Day

Occasionally (O) 6-33%

Constantly (C) 67-100%

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by the position. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees holding this position may be required to perform responsibilities outside of those listed from time-to-time based on business circumstances.