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Senior R&D Application Testing Technician

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Position:Senior R&D Application Testing Technician

Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:05/13/2024

Job Number:R2051448

Position Type:Regular

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role- What you will do in this role

Materials Engineering Center (MEC) in Core R&D has an exciting opportunity for aSeniorApplication Testing Technicianto support application performance testing, design and laboratory needs, located inMidland, MI.

The Materials Engineering Center is a center of excellence within the Engineering & Process Science capability of Core R&D for design, multi-scale modeling, fabrication, and application testing that provides a competitive advantage for Dow.

In this role, you will be expected to safely achieve project goals using technical, role-specific skills and experience. This will include specialized and standard laboratory testing, novel test method development, and collation and analysis of test data to assist in making sound data-driven engineering decisions. Your key responsibilities will include safely operating and maintaining mechanical equipment, analyzing and communicating data, developing new test methods, and designing customized test devices and procedures.

Responsibilities- Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Foster a safe and inclusive work environment.

• Own and operate mechanical testing machines including: instron, indenter, & environmental chamber.

• Work with leadership and broader team to ensure requests are appropriately prioritized, completed, and reported.

• Develop detailed test schedules/plans, to meet team deliverables in partnership with broader team.

• Independently develop and execute standard and non-standard experimental plans, generate high-quality reproducible data, and use data-based analysis to help interpret results including presentation of results to clients/customers.

• Defines and implement new testing methods which may require designing new test devices, configurations / methods of equipment and/or fabrication of new equipment and systems.

• Document significant results and completion of projects by helping write clear, concise, and timely lab reports, assist with CRIs, etc.

• Anticipate changes that will be required to overcome obstacles and complete projects or activities on-time and move quickly to achieve results and meet goals.

• Provide support to leadership in capability development, new technology assessment, capital plans, Management-of-Change (MOC) and procedures.

Qualifications- Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• A minimum of an Associate’s degree or 3 years or more of military training/experience.

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a laboratory setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and ability to learn new systems quickly.

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills -An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.

• Experience with writing experimental/equipment procedures.

• Some familiarity with mechanical design and CAD.

• Familiarity with computer programming (LabView/MatLab, etc) or desire to learn.

• Knowledge of Dow MOC process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Able to work in a diverse team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• General mechanical troubleshooting skills/aptitude.

Physical Requirements:

Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

• Wear and use respirators.

• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

• Climb stairs and stand / walk for extended periods of time.

*The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. *

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.