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 the production manufacturing. The R&D Process Technician will be supporting the hands-on operation and maintenance R&D pilot process equipment, working closely with the R&D process engineering team.

Principle Accountabilities

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

Essential Skills and Experience

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