Job DescriptionOne of the world's most iconic brands, Duracell is the world's #1 battery and personal power company with over $2.4 billion in annual sales. In 2016, we joined Berkshire Hathaway, a U.S. multi-national conglomerate of holding companies. Berkshire is led by Warren E. Buffet, one of the world's most famous investors and business leaders. The company employs 365,000 people and ranks #3 in Fortune's 500 Most Admired Companies. The primary functions of this role are to execute established Imaging & Analytical methods to enable and accelerate R&D initiatives and resolve technical challenges; recommend and contribute to the optimization/modification of existing Analytical and Imaging methods and processes and establishment of new ones to meet evolving R&D needs and over time develop understanding of chemistries, materials and process transformations to create greater value and/or eliminate wasted effort/cost.Responsibilities
- Without supervision the incumbent must be proficient in:
ability to perform execution of established Analytical and Imaging methods to achieve desired goals or results. performing against multiple projects in parallel. mentoring junior employees on activities execution to exploit new skills and ways of thinking. proficient in analyses of data to uncover new findings from R&D work. Functionally trains junior employees. image analysis software such as Volume Graphics and/or Avizo preferred - With supervision and coaching, the incumbent is expected to develop:
insights from experimental data key problem statements and fundamental understanding of technical models and/or mechanisms by connecting data sets or by connecting data with current organizational or industry knowledge and applying these to the R&D projects and activities being worked. insights from project level R&D work. ability to identify and improve (streamline or increase value) Imaging & Analytical methods to create greater value and/or eliminate wasted effort/cost. - Other duties as assigned.
- Additionally, adherence and compliance with all Company wide and R&D specific policies and procedures is required.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Science/Engineering degree.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience.
About UsDuracell is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell's products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a can do attitude is highly valued. In January 2018, a new B2B Sector was created which among other duties, will assume responsibilities of the Professional Aftermarket businesses globally under the PROCELL brand.