Senior R&D Design Engineer

About Us:

Origin is a technology company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials. Our innovations include PET caps and closures that bring recycling circularity and enhanced performance to a ~$65 billion market, specialty materials, and our patented biomass conversion platform that transforms carbon into sustainable materials for a wide range of end products.

We have pioneered products that can enhance sustainability. We anticipate that our PET closure solutions can be transformative for packaging by designing for recycling circularity and improving the performance and sustainability of packaging. We have developed a technology that has the potential to replace petroleum-based materials with decarbonized materials in a wide range of end products, such as food and beverage packaging, clothing, textiles, plastics, car parts, carpeting, tires, adhesives, soil amendments, and fuels.

We're not just a company, we're a movement for change and our heart beats with the energy of our diverse and dedicated team. We are a group of passionate individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on the world while pushing the boundaries of innovation in our industry. We celebrate creativity, encourage fresh ideas and empower each other to be a catalyst for meaningful change.

Our commitment is unwavering in the pursuit of attracting, developing and retaining the most exceptional individuals from a broad and diverse pool of candidates. We take pride in celebrating differences, actively fostering collaboration and cultivating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but genuinely valued.

• Job Title:
  
  Senior R&D Design Engineer

• Location:
  
  West Sacramento, CA;
  Reed City, MI;
  Remote optional

• Eligible for Hybrid Work:
  Yes

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Department: R&D

• Reporting to:
  Senior Research Manager

• Expected Travel: 10%

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the prioritization of technical solutions, designs, innovations and maintaining project focus for customers in Product Development, Commercial, and R&D, among other departments.

• Individual contribution and team participation on design and development projects from early-stage prototypes to making prototype samples, testing, documentation, releasing to production, and sales support.

• Executing R&D thermoforming, slit and fold, capping projects supporting new Process / Product Development and testing and developing new materials.

• Supplying and reviewing engineering designs, documentation and supporting the development of new materials or part requirements for customers across the country and internationally.

• Communicating with external vendors or production teams to coordinate and lead projects related to product design or process improvement and energy or efficiency savings.

• Providing technical expertise and direction in the design and fabrication of prototype concepts, tooling, and testing systems.

• Assisting in providing technical support for Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales departments, particularly for the latest products.

• Presenting and communicating research results internally and externally including documentation when necessary for patent disclosures.

• Evaluating and qualifying new suppliers.

• Supporting Origin’s effort to reduce carbon footprint and sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Educational requirements:
  
  Minimum Required - BS Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields or equivalent experience

• Relevant experience: 5-7 years – Design Experience, 3-5 years – Experience in polymer processing or synthesis, and testing.

• Skills and competencies:
  Have expertise in CAD (Solid Works) and other design software for product development, hands on laboratory skills, knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes, advanced mathematics knowledge and computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Certification/License: FE/EIT in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Preferred Certification/License:
  Management certification for technical professional

• 5+ years – Experience in polymer or polymer composite mechanics, testing, and processing fields

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