R&D Technician

Job Location:

Z-Research & Development - Hickory, NC 28601 Position Type:
Full Time Position Shift: Day

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well‑known brands like Duck®, Frog Tape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T‑Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top‑quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward‑thinking, fast‑paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

The R&D Technician will be responsible for operating pilot equipment during the development of tape products, perform a wide variety of testing activities to support the development and evaluation of pressure sensitive adhesive tape products. This position will also conduct minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understand and follow all safety and equipment operating procedures
• Follow the handling, storage, and disposal of materials in accordance with environmental regulations
• Execute R&D project work as assigned by R&D management
• Ability to execute experiments as directed by R&D scientists & engineers
• Maintain clean, orderly working conditions in laboratory areas
• Maintain records of laboratory test results and experimental observations
• Conduct testing using test equipment and document data
• Ensure the preventative maintenance programs for testing and process equipment are followed
• Provide testing and pilot process support for R&D scientists and engineers by operating pilot equipment and testing support during lab pilot trials
• Assist R&D scientists & engineers by supervising test runs
• Conduct minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting activities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in product development and/or laboratory testing
• Knowledge and experience with the coating process and equipment preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computer skills in Microsoft Office and SAP, to perform data entry processes and documenting work results
• Good mechanical skills, ability to work with equipment and trouble shoot equipment problems
• Ability to work effectively with co‑workers and superiors, ability to work closely with others, a team player, and self‑motivated
• Good math skills including use of basic algebraic formulas and statistics principles

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting/standing for extended periods of time
• Typing
• Some lifting, up to 60 pounds
• Manual dexterity for…