R&D Process Technician

Position

Purpose:

Responsible for supporting the development, transition, and integration of new products and new process platforms from R&D into production manufacturing. The R&D Process Technician will be supporting the hands‑on operation and maintenance of R&D pilot process equipment, working closely with the R&D process engineering team.

• Comply with best laboratory practices, including safety and environmental regulations
• Actively support all safety programs and initiatives
• Hands on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of R&D equipment and facilities
• Maintaining equipment maintenance records
• Planning and completing assigned pilot product and process experiments
• Author clear, concise interpretive reports, memos, and work instructions
• Managing the inventory and movement of equipment, spare parts, raw materials and supplies with R&D
• Conduct safety audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
• Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule, and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
• Participate on various R&D and multi-disciplinary teams, cross training, and supporting all R&D technology
• Participate on 5S Teams
• Ability to work with a union and facilitate teamwork, open communication, and compliance to the current collective bargaining agreement

• Associate’s degree or mechanical certification
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Innovative, organized self-starter with good problem‑solving skills
• Collaborative interpersonal style
• Two or more years of experience in machine maintenance or pilot prototyping, preferred

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.