What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician Innovation and Technology position at Suominen?
Windsor Locks, CT | 100% On-Site
Are you excited by innovation, product development, and solving technical challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you thrive in a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Suominen is seeking a Technician, Innovation & Technology to support product development, testing, process improvement, and commercialization activities at our Windsor Locks, CT facility. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician or a motivated technical professional ready to grow into a senior-level role to make a direct impact on innovative products and manufacturing processes.
What You'll Do
- Conduct laboratory, pilot, and production trials to support product development and process improvements.
- Perform physical, chemical, and performance testing of raw materials and finished products.
- Develop test plans, collect and analyze data, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
- Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate laboratory and pilot equipment.
- Support product scale-up, commercialization, and manufacturing trials.
- Collaborate with Innovation & Technology, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams.
- Maintain technical documentation, laboratory records, and test reports.
- Assist with customer complaint investigations, product performance evaluations, and process-related issues.
- Support implementation of new technologies, testing methods, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train and mentor technicians and laboratory personnel as experience allows.
- Conduct competitive product evaluations to support development and marketing efforts.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Paper Science, Textile Technology, or a related technical field.
- Technical experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, manufacturing, product development, technical service, or similar environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical data and provide practical recommendations.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
- Experience in nonwovens, textiles, paper, chemicals, consumer products, or manufacturing.
- Experience supporting product development, commercialization, or process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with Minitab, JMP, or similar statistical analysis software.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Why Join Suominen?
At Suominen, you'll be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Whether you're an experienced technician or ready to take the next step in your career, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and help develop products used around the world.
Pay: $61,201.00 - $91,801.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, pilot plant, product development, quality, engineering, or other technical environment?
- Have you operated, troubleshot, maintained, or calibrated technical equipment as part of your job?
- Are you comfortable collecting, analyzing, and documenting technical or test data?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship?
Ability to Commute:
- Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,201 - $91,801