Associate Materials Engineer
ORBIS Corporation
Location: Pewaukee, WI 53072, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 – Production
Posted: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Job Description
ORBIS Corporation is hiring a Associate Materials Engineer in Pewaukee, WI. This is a full-time position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform material testing protocols and data collection, as directed by senior lab personnel.
2. Perform testing on various instrumentation including FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.
3. Analyze and write accurate lab reports based on gathered data, including charts and pictures.
4. Development and implementation of new test methods for material characterization.
5. Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers for joint development opportunities related to materials.
6. Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited direction.
7. Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.
8. Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities.
9. Maintain organized sample storage areas.
10. Guide and support other lab personnel in lab, as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Education/Certification
Level Required
Associate's Degree
Level Desired
Bachelor's degree specifically in science, math or engineering discipline
Description
Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Work Experience
Required
Desired
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
2. Ability to work in and promote a culture of safety
3. Ability to handle the stress of working with others
4. Ability to be available outside of normal work hours
5. Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others
6. Ability to lead by example
7. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles - verbal and written
8. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in chemical data analysis and assessment with the ability to explain the complex scientific issues to a non-technical audience
9. Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite
Travel Requirements
#ORBIS
#LI-CD1
1. Perform material testing protocols and data collection, as directed by senior lab personnel.
2. Perform testing on various instrumentation including FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.
3. Analyze and write accurate lab reports based on gathered data, including charts and pictures.
4. Development and implementation of new test methods for material characterization.
5. Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers for joint development opportunities related to materials.
6. Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited direction.
7. Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.
8. Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities.
9. Maintain organized sample storage areas.
10. Guide and support other lab personnel in lab, as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Education/Certification
Level Required
Associate's Degree
Level Desired
Bachelor's degree specifically in science, math or engineering discipline
Description
Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Work Experience
Required
- 1-2 years of related lab or plastics production experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced level of Excel
Desired
- 2+ years of related lab experience in previous employment
- Maintenance experience
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
2. Ability to work in and promote a culture of safety
3. Ability to handle the stress of working with others
4. Ability to be available outside of normal work hours
5. Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others
6. Ability to lead by example
7. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles - verbal and written
8. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in chemical data analysis and assessment with the ability to explain the complex scientific issues to a non-technical audience
9. Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite
Travel Requirements
- 5% - 10% travel
#ORBIS
#LI-CD1
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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