Technical Service Technician

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers The Vespel® business within Aerospace & Industrials, is looking for a customer-focused, highly motivated and experienced Lab Technician to support our Aerospace Dry Wear & Friction Center of Excellence. This position works closely with TS&D and R&D to ensure timely results of testing in support of both material and application developments. The location for this position is at the Valley View Plant, in Valley View, Ohio. DuPont offers Vespel® parts and shapes that meet stringent requirements for weight reduction, long service life, chemical exposure, low friction, and/or extreme temperatures. These parts and shapes, many of which are manufactured from high-performance polyimide resins, range from seal rings to engine clamps and replace metal and ceramics for lower cost of ownership and better durability. Global markets include the aerospace, semiconductor, industrial, and transportation industries. Responsibilities: Adhere to DuPont Core Values, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behavior and Protecting the Plant with a high degree of focus on Safety and Heath Perform lab tasks with guidance from TS&D in the following areas: Conduct application specific, mechanical, thermal, and friction & wear tests Report data and store per internal guidance Adhere to Test Methods and Industry test standards Support R&D on material development testing Support TS&D and Operations on failure analysis and material characterization Work with local machine shop(s) for test fixtures and samples Lead and coordinate external testing requests Perform part performance analysis on specialized test equipment (Aerospace Specific) Support TS&D with product evaluations, data generation programs, laboratory designed functional testing in support of business objectives Continuously improve COE capabilities, lead new capability proposal process, workflow processes, and safety culture Prepare data with guidance from TS&D, for product literature, sales tools and case stories for new and existing products Prepare customer and internal Test Reports as necessary and be able to understand and discuss results as dictated by business needs DuPont will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. DuPont will require proof of status prior to employment. Qualifications: Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience Proven ability to work in a fast pace environment Demonstrates initiative, drive and ability to follow through on various tasks and timelines Must be able to demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents, customer specifications and test reports. Bias for action, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, solid time management skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, and superior communication skills are required competencies Experience in a lab environment with MTS Load Frames (Static and Dynamic TestSuite™ Software), Perkin Elemer TMA, TGA, DMA Proven experience in working in a lab environment and safety culture Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PP, Microsoft Work, and Sharepoint) Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us! DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information. DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page. #J-18808-Ljbffr