We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Company: Celgard, LLCJob Description: Associate Product Development Tech Celgard - Concord, NCAbout Us For more than 50 years, Celgard has been a proven global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Our products are used in a broad range of energy storage and other barrier-type applications, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium primary and other specialty battery solutions,
technical textiles such as waterproof breathable apparel and medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specialty applications. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the USA and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Celgard is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is
a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp.
with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. We are creating for tomorrow! About the Role We are seeking an Associate Product Development Tech to be a part of the R&D team based in Concord, NC. The Associate Product Development Tech will assist the Lab team in evaluating separator through film and battery testing in order to provide the required support for R&D, Operations, QC, and Sales and Marketing groups. Reporting Relationships This position directly reports to the Lab Operations Manager and does not supervise others. Asahi Kasei's Values Sincerity - Being sincere with everyone Challenge - Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change Creativity - Creating new value through unity and synergy Key Accountabilities Support and interact with Product Development Engineers to conduct various project work Facilitate development and commercialization of Celgard products (i.
e. ceramic coated, base film, or new technology) via film and battery testing Conduct technical studies to yield reliable data for timely business decisions Perform standard and advanced film characterization techniques Perform standard and/or non-routine R&D/QC tests including physical and chemical testing Maintain calibration status of equipment Maintain a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards; participate in 5S activities; keep the quality lab organized and " tour ready" at all times Participate on cross-functional teams to drive and support continuous improvement initiatives Responsible for sample submissions and data collection, extracting data from the QC database and other sources, and compiling data in excel spreadsheets for analysis Multi-task multiple projects and activities and remain flexible and adaptable as priorities change Qualifications Education Background: High School Diploma or equivalent required Associate's Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline preferred Knowledge & Experience: 1 to 2 years of lab experience in R&D or QC environment Experience with data collection and data analysis is a strong plus Proficient in MS Office applications (i.
e. MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook) required Key Attributes: Ability to multi-task Ability to work cross functionally Attention to detail Travel: Possible travel between local company locations Working Environment This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals.
Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. You may be required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified. Location Information Concord is part of the Charlotte metro area. Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties and is situated just north of the South Carolina border, within a weekend drive to the mountains and the beach.
It is comprised of diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by and is ranked eight among the top 10 big booming cities by. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina's largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, football and soccer teams, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks and reserves for people who love the outdoors.
#LI-MN1As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.
and we believe the best is yet to come. We are looking for a Principal Data Scientist to join the Predictive Analytics team at Hasbro! This team is responsible for analytics in the domains of forecasting, pricing, and media. The data ecosystem is complex, and we are seeking a team member to lead the expansion of our forecasting capabilities for Nerf, Play-doh, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and other top brands!
The primary directive for this role is to develop forecasting models for toy and game demand that: improve on the accuracy of existing models, incorporate and explain the role of macroeconomic and other covariates, and can supply other forecasting endeavors with useful
inputs and checks. This role will develop and head a center of excellence for forecasting and related methods that specifies best practices, catalogs and curates findings specific to our business, educates workers in the wider business, and stays up to date on the state of the art.
Data Scientists on the team are empowered to build the products the business needs for themselves in our Azure/Databricks ecosystem equipped with turnkey compute resources and cohesive access to the required data sources. They work closely with our supporting Data Engineering team using the same toolset, ensuring that model development and production hardening occur naturally and are supported by all the MLOps
amenities the ecosystem has to offer. This is largely an individual contributor role, but is expected to have 1 or 2 direct reports and will be supported by outsourced engineers or data scientists whose workstreams will need to be managed.
This position can be based in Pawtucket, RI or located remotely in the Eastern Time Zone. A day in the life of a Principal Data Scientist - Forecasting: Authoring model implementations in the Python scientific stack. Specifying prerequisite work for data engineering groups. Procuring additional data sources to support forecasting, or advocating for changes to Hasbro’s data ecosystem that would improve forecasting. Documenting findings on which methods work for Hasbro, what special treatments are necessary, and why.
Researching and specifying mathematical forms for forecasting models. Mentoring and leading a small team, and specifying work for outsourced data science capacity. Visualizing and interpreting model results for key business partners. What you'll bring: Proficiency with Python, SQL, and git including: Python plotting libraries, Pandas, scikit-learn; Py Torch or Tensorflow; A probabilistic programming library like Pyro, Tensorflow Probability, or Py MC. Bonus proficiencies: Python Darts package, dbt, Dash.
Experience modeling hierarchical ensembles of timeseries using global methods. Demonstrated ability to conceive of and author data generating processes to produce simulated datasets for model backssment and development. Guided small teams from start to finish of modeling projects spanning years. Academic research skills: finding relevant papers, manipulating the maths therein, comparing a method’s written and mathematical description with its programmed implementation. Worked with ML Engineers to establish “always on” loops of model training, validation, deployment and inference. Forecasting experience in a complex environment that is highly seasonal or has a high volume of sku's is strongly preferred.
Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, mathematics, or other hard science. Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements and years with the company. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Half-day Fridays year round, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more!
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. #LI-GA1 #LI-REMOTE
and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career. CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace.
We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived
experiences to apply. A Brief Overview This role is an advanced researcher that plans, coordinates and executes complex research projects. Contributions are scientific or intellectual, characterized by originality and creativity.
Works under the mentorship of an established principal investigator to conduct research in a specific scientific area. Conducts experiments without direct supervision; develops research projects with the guidance of the principal investigator. Develops new experimental procedures and hypotheses for further investigation. Prepares manuscripts and abstracts for publication, publishes scientific articles in refereed journals, presents at scientific symposiums. Collaborates
and interacts with other researchers within CHOP - RI and at other institutions.
Assists in the preparation of scientific publications and research grant proposals. Serves as resource person for colleagues and as a mentor for less experienced research personnel. May manage/supervise other research staff or projects; assists with the management of laboratory operations. This role is an experienced researcher that plans, coordinates and executes research projects within the CHOP Sleep Center, which is an interdisciplinary team that conducts clinical/translational research focused on pediatric sleep health, with a particular interest in the evaluation and management of obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep and circadian disorders in children.
Contributions are scientific or intellectual, characterized by originality and creativity. Works under the mentorship of an established principal investigator. Develops research projects with the guidance of the principal investigator. Develops new experimental procedures and hypotheses for further investigation. Prepares manuscripts and abstracts for publication, publishes scientific articles in refereed journals, presents at scientific symposiums. Collaborates and interacts with other researchers and team members within the CHOP Research Institute, as well as clinical team members and colleagues at other institutions.
Assists in the preparation of research grant proposals. Serves as resource person for colleagues and as a mentor for less experienced research personnel. May manage/supervise other research staff or projects; assists with the management of Sleep Center research infrastructure. What you will do Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) In consultation with the PI functions independently in the development and execution of research projects Plans, conducts, and manages research projects within the federal, institutional regulations and policies Collaborates with researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives Trains technical staff, students, fellows, and physicians in lab procedures Reviews manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals Assists with the development of high quality publications for peer reviewed, scientific journals Assists in composing/developing/ submitting applications for grants, contracts, and research project funding Responsible for appropriate use of research funds May supervise students or other research staff Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Required Master's Degree Preferred Doctorate Preferred Experience Qualifications At least nine (9) years of directly relevant scientific lab experience Required At least three (3) years of post-fellowship scientific experience Preferred Skills and Abilities Expert knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills Strong leadership skills To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community.
As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor Tobacco Statement
