Charles Edwards

Experience

1. Sr Polymer R & d Innovation Engineer Iii

   Nike

   Jan 2012 — Present · Beaverton, OR, US

   Color Development Lead - Preform new color development beginning with color formulations to match Nike color standards followed by preforming testing methods to determine dye stability and process variables to meet key color design schedule • Knowledge and hands on experience with the following equipment: DCS (Dye Coloring System) Machine, FIALab Software, DataColor 600/Color iControl Software, DigiEye, UV-Vis, FTIR, ChromaFlow Software, Acid dyes and Acid dyeing process, chemical waste management systems, as well as other miscellaneous laboratory equipment (Scales, Hot Plates, Filtration devices).• Provide technical support for offsite factories and product creation centers on color matching, color production trials, equipment support, and dye/chemical ordering.• Effectively instruct and provide support for Lab Technicians on experiment procedures and testing methods. • Proficient in analysis of data outputs with the ability to compile and present results effectively and clearly. • Collaborate with software engineer to upgrade online dye solution monitoring system.

Education

• Clemson University

  Master, Material Science & Engineering

  2009 — 2011

• Clemson University

  Bachelor, Science; Polymer and Fiber Chemistry

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Ftir
• Chemistry
• Materials
• Composites
• Product Development
• Polymers
• Research
• Experimentation
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Materials Science
• R