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Appvion, Inc.

You will own projects under the guidance of a senior engineer or scientist, generating lab ... Your work will help shape our portfolio of direct thermal products and other specialty coatings ...

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Optical Coatings Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$119K - $155K/yr

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Research Engineering Co-Op - M2S Group

Appleton, WI

Appvion, LLC
Paper Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Generate and screen lab prototypes to support product and technology development projects

  • Perform new material evaluations and help enhance existing products within the direct thermal portfolio

  • Conduct advanced product testing, develop new test methods, and support production trials

Appvion rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Research Engineering Co-Op – Lab & Manufacturing Experience

Your Impact

As a Research Engineering Co-Op at Appvion, you’ll contribute directly to the development of new products and innovative technologies. You will own projects under the guidance of a senior engineer or scientist, generating lab prototypes, evaluating materials, performing advanced product testing, and supporting production trials. Your work will help shape our portfolio of direct thermal products and other specialty coatings that touch consumers’ everyday lives.

Job Snapshot

  • Position Type: Temporary, Part Time
  • Location: 825 E. Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54912-0359
  • Work Schedule: Monday – Friday during normal business hours (occasional nights/weekends as needed)
  • Benefits: Housing stipend ($500/month), access to onsite fitness center, $150 voucher for steel-toe shoes

What You'll Be Doing

  • Generate and screen lab prototypes to support product and technology development projects
  • Perform new material evaluations and help enhance existing products within the direct thermal portfolio
  • Conduct advanced product testing, develop new test methods, and train technicians when needed
  • Lead or support production trials, reporting results accurately and in a timely manner
  • Collaborate closely with mentors and research personnel to ensure project success

What You'll Bring

  • At least 1 year of undergraduate experience in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Bio-Based Products Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Chemistry
  • Self-motivated curiosity and a strong eye for detail
  • Ability to apply scientific and engineering principles in a lab setting
  • Commitment to lab safety when using chemicals and equipment
  • Strong communication skills to update colleagues on trial and lab results
  • Adaptable, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Who Is Appvion?

We are the North American leader in specialty and high-performance coatings for thermal label and film applications.

Founded in 1907, Appvion innovates sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets, tags, labels, and packages consumers touch daily. Our solutions leverage a unique blend of proprietary processes and technical expertise to provide crisp imaging, which ensures reliable barcode scannability and consistent image quality for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive applications. Appvion brands include Resiste®, Alpha®, PolyTherm®, Royale®, and OPTIMA®.

What We Offer You

  • Co-Ops are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Housing stipend of $500 / month.
  • Complimentary access to our 24/7, onsite fitness center.
  • $150 voucher toward the purchase of steel-toe shoes upon acceptance of employment.

Appvion 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at recruiter@m2sgroup.com.

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