Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Ener Sys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our Ener Sys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

Ener Sys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include Power Safe, Data Safe, and Genesis batteries;
Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, Ener Sys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose:

Assist Staff Chemist with laboratory chemical and physical tests and methodologies required for monitoring the quality of manufacturing processes and products. Also to maintain, enter, record, and file data generated by laboratory activities and analytical work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests of solids and liquids and analyzes test data to ensure the quality of processes and products.
• Recommends changes in laboratory procedures and equipment in order to increase the efficiency of the laboratory.
• Prepare reports of analytical work.
• Participate in problem-solving activities to determine root causes of quality non-conformances.
• Operate the optical microscope to measure lead alloy calcium grain diameter.
• Analyze batches of wastewater to meet regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School degree with basic high school level chemistry knowledge 1 year of appropriately related experience in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate of Science degree, with 1 to 2 years in appropriately related experience in the industry.

General

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyones safety. Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.

Ener Sys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.