Lab Engineer

About the Role: We are looking for a Lab Engineer to join the Fabrics R&D lab team. This commitment will focus on executing the R&D lab asset strategy, designing and validating (IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV) new equipment and test methods, as well as ensuring the most appropriate capabilities are identified and employed across the development labs.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

• $83,000 - $93,000per year
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities:

• Aid in the execution of the R&D lab asset strategy
• Assess and input into the refinement and upkeep of the R&D CAPEX strategy
• Identify off-the-shelf equipment to support testing needs
• Partner with cross functional teams as a project champion to manage capital projects, design new equipment, and develop specifications for new machine designs
• Be willing to flex across business units to ensure most critical opportunities are supported and resourced
• Create, modify, and validate test methods used to support business critical decisions in the product development life cycle
• Participate and drive root cause evaluations where necessary to help improve lab equipment, methods, and processes
• Adhere to all safety procedures and risk assessments, and partner with leader and EH&S associates to proactively maintain a safe and clean laboratory work environment
• Be effective and efficient with using time management skills to balance multiple and diverse test requests

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering/Science field with a minimum of 2 years experience supporting assets, test methods, or validation activities
• Formal machine design training and functional experience designing and modifying equipment in either Solidworks and/or AutoCAD
• Comfort with hands-on work including the use, maintenance, and repair of testing equipment and comfort with the use of basic hand tools and measurement tools
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Project management and experience creating and executing to a project timeline
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of the team
• Statistical software experience and experience executing DOE's, EMP's, and Gauge R&R's
• Demonstrated ability to design and follow detailed external compendia such as ISO, AATCC, ASTM, etc
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with rolled goods or laminates
• Experience working in an R&D setting

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC *1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC *1255a.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions atgore.com/careers/contact