A research technician performs and supports engineering testing, verification, and delivery of technical content and solutions within an engineering & technology laboratory, test, or work environment.

• Determines physical and chemical properties of plastic materials, with qualitative and quantitative analytical test methods.
• Support root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Support the development of technical solutions to problems.
• Participate in positive, team relationships with internal co-workers.
• Must have a good technical understanding of Engineering & Technology processes and principles.
• Must possess a good level of technical problem-solving skills to manage successfully the technical activities on a project.
• Able to follow written test plans to set up simple physical, chemical and mechanical tests or assist an experienced test engineer setting up more complex tests.
• Be able to install, verify and use measuring devices and gauges in laboratory environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Develop knowledge in basic theories, practices and procedures in one area of expertise through formal training.
• Understand basic organizational structure and objectives.
• Perform tests, inspections and verifications in line with the requirements of the specific engineering area.
• Will use standard machine shop equipment such as bandsaw, jointer, hydraulic press, and belt sander.
• Have an awareness of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Performs a variety of chemical and physical tests using instrumental methods with standard test equipment such as titration, solid content, specific gravity and FT-IR, moisture analyzer, etc.
• Prepares chemical solutions.
• Set up, operate and maintain lab instruments and equipment.
• Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results.
• Follows established SOPs and work independently within established procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Determines physical and chemical properties of materials using quantitative and qualitative analysis.