Erin Eggert Email & Phone Number

United States

Responsible for building the formulation space around pressure sensitive adhesives through knowledge of materials science, polymers, and structure-property relationshipsUse analytical techniques (FT-IR, rheology, etc) to characterize raw materials and formulated adhesivesComplete performance testing (peels, SAFT, etc) and use data to understand structure-property relationshipsWrite technical documents detailing findings for posterity

Technical Lead and Project Manager for Inkjet and Wire Identification product development teamsSupport analytical work for R&D and Process Engineer departmentsSupport formulation efforts surrounding a novel inkjet receptive topcoatResponsible for taking new products from concept to commercialization using the Stage Gate processLaunched BradyGrip B-2414 and Brady PermaShield Inkjet-Receptive LabelsLead DOE to establish bounds of patentable technologiesComplete analytical measurements of coatings to gain knowledge of their compositionConduct literature and patent research, competitive benchmark analyses, and comparative performance analysesActively recruit undergraduate Chemistry and Materials Science students for summer internships and entry-level positions through campus career fairs and events

Responsible for the commercialization of all new products developed by the Product Development team, specifically implementing the manufacturing process and testing protocols to ensure finished product meets cost and performance expectations.Responsible for scaling production batches to ensure consistent material performance properties.Assigned in-process batch adjustments to meet product performance specifications.Communicated directly with potential customers to develop the blending process and quality control plans for toll blending opportunities.Demonstrated understanding of principles associated with the operation of all ResinLab manufacturing equipment.Analyzed production and test data to fully optimize processes for increased efficiency and cost reduction.Actively managed batch ticket change requests.Managed UL follow up services (FUS) for commercialized products, includes preparation and pre-testing of material specimens.Provided recommendation and justification for new equipment.Shared in responsibility to ensure processes and procedures adhere to corporate safety policy as well as state and federal safety standards. Includes reviewing and approving Safety Data SheetsDesigned and developed testing protocols to include forms and documented instructions for evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data for all raw, formulated, and finished goods.Worked cooperatively to lead root cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions to resolve customer complaints related to ResinLab material process or quality issues.Worked with sales and external customers to provide technical support for material application, mixing methodology and material recertification.Investigated all internal production related issues for ResinLab, including blending and packagingResponsible for the disposition of non-conforming material, including assigning internal deviationsActively managed test plan change requests

Created ladder studies to dial in product characteristics including viscosity, flame resistance, and thermal conductivityAuthored several reports for internal and external technical services requestsWrote and reviewed batch tickets and QA test sheetsWrote new product worksheets for scaling up R&D experimental formulationsAdjusted batches that were out of specTroubleshooted batch preparation in productionQualified products for UL recertificationReceived certification to be an internal auditor from MRAWrote several work instructions for instruments and processes including flame resistance, thermal conductivity, and customer specified tests (SG, bond strength, pull off adhesion)Wrote SDS and TDS documents for commercial and experimental productsLead pre-production meetings for new and existing formulationsLead two technicians in completing laboratory testing of 120 newly acquired productsRan verifications and calibrations on all laboratory instrumentsCompleted 5S audits of the laboratory

Prepared samples and formulations using chemicals and laboratory mixing equipmentTested experimental formulations for properties such as viscosity, cure time, and hardness using standard laboratory procedures and instrumentationCalibrated and verified equipment as specified in SOPs and Work InstructionUtilized various instruments to characterize experimental formulations (rheometer, TMA, FT-IR, LFA, DSC, SEM/EDX, dielectric measurements)Wrote TDS documents for customer samplesRevised work instructions for laboratory equipment and processesWorked closely with chemists to develop ladder studies for internal projects

Greater Milwaukee Area

Collected and analyzed solution samples based on weekly scheduleEvaluated analysis schedule to determine the most efficient testing routineInterpreted and reported analytical data on Excel Spreadsheet for Upper ManagementRan and maintained analytical laboratory instrumentsDirected the chemical technician, operators, and other chemical handling personnelEnsured that company policies and procedures were being followedResponsible for lab supplies inventory and orderingRan lab scale plating processes (DOE’s and Hull Cells) and interpreted resultsMaintained and calibrated chemical analysis equipment in the lab and on the production floors, including EN analytic controllers, pH meters, autopipettes, and benchtop scalesCollaborated with the Chemical & Environmental Manager to create a DOE for future production endeavors

Eau Claire, Wi

Tested pulp and water samples for consistency, freeness, ash, pH, alkalinity, hardness, and chargeUtilized proper PPE while working in the mill (ear plugs, safety goggles, hard hat, safety gloves)Washed dirty nozzle heads for paper machines and organized them into specific containersRecorded wire washer, loss audit, fine/coarse screen, and machine data in an Excel spreadsheetCoordinated with operators to collect paper samples from new reelsCreated digital documents to store hard-copy pulp brightness data

Appleton, Wi

Performed chemical reactions on gram to kilogram scalesGained experience in product development, formulations, inks, and paper coatingsRan samples through rheology and viscosity tests as well as project-specific analysesUtilized a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Bohlin Gemini 2 rheometer, Brookfield viscometer, Hercules Hi-Shear viscometer, AA-GWR meter, FPIA 3000s particle sizer, Analytical test methods, and CEM for various analyses on coatingsCoordinated offset press trials for sample inks with the Graphic Arts departmentExecuted laboratory safety and sanitation under OSHA, ANSI, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 requirementsAuthored three SOPs and several production trial reports for carbonless and security papersEducated on the Project Management process of R&DTrained 2 new co-ops on lab procedures, instruments, projects, and computer systemOrdered raw materials and logged them into the company filing system (DOLPHIN IHS)Took chemical inventory of Carbonless group cabinets, re-labeled materials with updated information, corrected filing mistakes in DOLPHIN, and organized material cabinets based on universal data sheetsFollowed EHS department waste disposal methods for hazardous and non-hazardous materialsFrequently communicated with technical, environmental, and business departments about project progressionRan basic maintenance on adhesion and viscosity instrumentsRead MSDS for all project materials before beginning lab work

Tutored underrepresented high school students and provided insight to academics in college.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

Bussed tables, opened the restaurant (cleaned bar area, turned down stools, swept under chairs, cleaned tables, turned on televisions, took out trash), interacted with customers to ensure a wonderful experience, worked on a team with other hosts, rotated logs in the wood-fired grill.

Mequon, Wi

Trained 15 servers to full competency of the establishment, exemplified creativity during club parties (New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, etc.), participated in a training video for future employees, successfully assisted the restaurant while working a full wedding event, took inventory of utensils, linens, and other significant goods, hosted and bussed busy nights in the restaurant.

Mequon, Wi

Collaborated with CEO and Manager to create pictures for FoodVacBags.com, eBay, and Amazon sites, edited pictures with Microsoft software, utilized fresh produce innovatively to enhance images.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry-Business, 3.59

Activities and Societies: Mortar Board National Honors Society, Volunteer tutor through ACS-SAHonors and Awards: Academic Distinction.

Chemistry With Business Concentration

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honours Society, Eta Phi Alpha Honors Society, Grandad Half Marathon Volunteer, 2014.

Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, Labor of Love Volunteer Project, Humane Society of Portage County.

3.494

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society; Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field; Violist in various orchestras (Symphonic.