Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, catalog, label, and coordinate delivery and shipment of glass recycling raw material samples to internal teams and external vendors, ensuring sample traceability and preventing contamination.

• Collect samples from manufacturing plants, separate them into smaller quantities for analysis, and perform particle sizing using jar mills, ball mills, shredders, and related equipment.

• Maintain and organize raw material retention samples for future reference.

• Conduct raw material testing to evaluate particle density, particle size distribution, and other material properties using laboratory testing equipment.

• Accurately record, organize, and maintain testing data, laboratory inventory, consumables, and equipment maintenance records.

• Collaborate with laboratory teams and circular economy engineers to determine appropriate testing methods, laboratory locations, and efficient testing procedures.

• Assemble, build, and configure pilot and prototype testing equipment to support recycling and circular economy initiatives.

• Safely operate hand tools and small power tools to construct testing fixtures and mechanical prototypes, including piping and measurement instrumentation for fluids or hot gases.

• Identify, source, and purchase construction materials required for prototype equipment.

• Coordinate with safety, facilities, and maintenance teams to ensure prototype equipment meets safety standards and has the necessary utilities.

• Conduct experiments and manufacturing plant trials using prototype equipment, collecting and documenting accurate test data.

• Follow all safety procedures while handling materials, operating machinery, and supporting laboratory and manufacturing operations.

• Work independently and collaboratively across R&D, engineering, laboratory, and operations teams to solve problems, adapt to changing priorities, and support multiple projects.

• Learn new technologies quickly, maintain detailed documentation, and identify innovative approaches to improve testing and recycling processes.

• Travel domestically up to 25% as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering.

• Technical proficiency in electromechanical applications and hands-on mechanical prototype construction.

• Experience or capability in laboratory equipment operation, material testing, and accurate data organization.

• Ability to safely support manufacturing plant trials and work with testing instruments, piping, and measurement systems.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in glass processing, minerals processing, or recycling operations.

• Familiarity with grinding, sorting, separation, and bulk material handling equipment.

• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, work independently, and adapt to a dynamic R&D and manufacturing environment.

You should be proficient in:

• Grinding
• sorting
• minerals or glass processing