Chemical Technologist 1st Shift

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

• 1st Shift: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Monday - Friday)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated pay rate for this position is $49,040-$61,300 per year. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Chemical Technologist!

The Chemical Technologist will support the Polymer Products process engineering team. The Chemical Technologist performs a variety of material testing associated with cypoxy™  formulations for the purposes of quality assurance and production / engineering support.  The principal responsibilities include performing weekly routine material testing, material testing based on production / engineering needs, writing/creating test reports for routine material testing, assisting with non-conforming and return material authorization analyses, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing process data, and writing standard work instructions.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform weekly routine material testing associated with cypoxy™ formulations and other raw materials/chemicals used for molding operations – viscosity, density, loss on ignition, glass transition temperature, track testing, hardness, surface roughness, particle size distribution analysis, concentration analysis, etc. 
• Write/create test reports for the routine material tests performed and communicate the test results with the relevant stakeholders on a weekly basis. 
• Assist polymer engineering team with Non-Conforming Material Reports (NMR) and Returned Material Authorization (RMA) investigations and test reports. 
• Conduct experiments, collect and analyze process data using statistical tools, write clear, concise test reports describing the test procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions for any quality related investigations.  
• Learn about the quality guidelines defined in Inspection Specifications Procedure (ISPs) for all polymer products and become an engineering representative to disposition products that are on-hold for engineering review by Operations team on a timely basis. 
• Collaborate with operations and polymer engineering team to create instruction bulletins for standard work practices related to tooling/processes. 
• Collaborate with team members to support the continuous improvement of processes and equipment in the polymer lab. 

What you Need to Succeed: 

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience
• 1+ years of experience performing material or chemical testing in a laboratory or manufacturing quality environment. Internships, co-ops, and academic lab experience count toward this requirement.
• Experience working with polymer materials. 
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and run lab equipment associated with routine material testing. 
• Ability to work with people in a lab and production/plant environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency with PC in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling, SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and PPE
• Basic record-keeping and documentation, troubleshooting skills, ability to plan and prioritize workloads. 

Preferred: 

• Experience operating laboratory equipment such as Mettler Toledo DSC and Microtrac particle size analyzers
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or SPC

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Occasionally required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based work for a few hours at a time a several days a week.
• Walking: Occasionally required to walk moderate distances up to 0.25 miles multiple times a day.
• Ascending/Descending: Occasionally ascending or descending stairs
• Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors
• Communication: Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls

Environmental & Hazardous Conditions

• Frequently working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment
• Frequently exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/chemicals/vibration/grease/oils.
• Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/lab equipment.
• Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns.
• Occasionally exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions.
• Occasionally working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects.

Disclaimers

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the team member may be required to perform, and the team member may be required to perform additional functions either temporarily or on an ongoing basis. 

The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to change or eliminate this position. 

The team member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.

Team Member Acknowledgement

I have read this job description, and I understand my responsibilities and the job’s essential functions. I am able to perform the essential functions and responsibilities outlined. I understand that the responsibilities, duties, and essential functions of this job may change on a temporary or ongoing basis according to the Company’s needs or business decisions, and that, if so, I may be required to perform additional duties, responsibilities, and functions. If I have questions about duties, responsibilities, and functions, I may discuss them with my supervisor or an appropriate member of the HR team.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].  

No fixed deadline.