Product Development Lab Technician III

Silgan Dispensing is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries, developing dispensing solutions for iconic brands across beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. Our products are found on many everyday items—from kitchen counters to perfumes—and help enhance people’s lives through innovative, sustainable dispensing solutions.

The Product Development Lab Technician III is responsible for coordinating customer specialty testing from start to finish. Duties include setting up tests, evaluating data, and communicating results directly to customers.

• Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) for test reports and data presentation.
• Prepare and fulfill various samples as required for testing and by Product Development.
• Expedite work‑based requests with short lead times.
• Prepare various reports as requested.
• Be hands‑on and familiar with product component drawings related to pump testing and evaluation.
• Work independently and manage your own time, deadlines, and priorities.
• Utilize laboratory test equipment for evaluating Silgan Dispensing products.
• Follow testing protocols outlined by Silgan Dispensing and/or customers.
• Acquire test materials from sources such as glass manufacturers, cap manufacturers, fragrance suppliers, and customer laboratories.
• Speak directly to customers regarding testing requirements, glass/bulk requests, and timing expectations.
• Complete other job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in product testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and familiar with customer-based systems/expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and able to work well within a team environment.
• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with SAP as used at Silgan Dispensing.

This position requires constant use of hands, fingers, and hand‑eye coordination, frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and occasional turning, twisting, bending at the waist, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms. Incumbent must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Good close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees, and a generous shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift hourly employees.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If an individual poses a direct threat or significant health and safety risk, they may be excluded. Continuing employment remains at‑will. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.