Our client in the mechanical engineering industry is seeking an Associate Engineering Lab Technician to join their team. As an Associate Engineering Lab Technician, you will be part of the Engineering Research and Development Laboratory supporting the polymer testing and development process. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. **Job Title:** Associate Engineering Lab Technician **Location:** Easton, PA **Pay Range:** DOE **What's the Job?** + Responsible for mixing new elastomeric (rubber) compounds developed by the principal investigators in a Rubber Dispersion (Banbury) Mixer and two roll mill. + Process prototype elastomer products through injection and compression molding and perform qualification testing. + Mold polymeric compounds, and test samples according to Engineering specifications and ASTM standards. + Responsible for proper handling, dispensing, and disposal of chemicals per governmental regulations based on internal processes and procedures. + Perform material properties testing using the following testing: compression set, tensile, stress relaxation, long-term heat aging, immersion, thermal cycle testing, and other applicable testing as required. **What's Needed?** + Follow all company safety requirements, and procedures and participate in testing safety reviews. + Log and estimate all hours using Liquid Planner (LP) and use LP as a primary communication tool. + Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures in a chemicals environment, in compliance with ISHA and EPA regulations. + Associate and/or technical degree preferred and/or 12 months related work experience + Independent and self-motivated to seek clarification and act when work orders are unclear, or issues are encountered during work in order to deliver excellent service **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work for a leading producer of grooved mechanical couplings and pipe-joining systems. + Be part of a global team of over 4,000 employees speaking 43 languages across the globe. + Work in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory with the responsibility of testing and evaluating components and prototypes to maintain initiative and project timelines for new product or process introductions. + Opportunity to provide creative input and recommendations to the polymer testing and development process based on experience and industry standards. + Opportunity to learn and actively seek to build or acquire new knowledge in order to improve and develop skills. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.