Research Engineer​/Development Specialist

Research Engineer/Development Specialist

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Director of Human Resources at L&L Products

L&L Products is a family‑owned, technology‑driven company supplying technical solutions to the automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicle, and industrial world. Our core mission is “to be a good place for all who touch it.” Quality of work, products, and relationships are our priority.

L&L culture values ownership, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and mutual support. We seek individuals who share our values, embrace open thinking, and are passionate about applying STEM skills.

What you’ll do

Research Engineers and Specialists support development of active material science projects in adhesives, composites, sound adsorption, and expandable materials, collaborating with other engineers and scientists to deliver unique material solutions to customers.

Duties / Responsibilities of this position

• Create new technologies and solutions through a technically fundamental and sound approach.
• Work with a team to plan and lead execution of development and testing protocols to explore modes of problem solution or routes of new product or technology creation.
• Maintain and expand expertise in scientific areas, including physical, chemical, analytical, or formulation principles and methods.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge via presentations (internal and external).
• Cultivate global collaboration in the internal and external scientific community.
• Serve as a champion of safety practices in the laboratory and office environments.
• Be very competent with self‑directed work.
• Maintain, construct, and ensure safety of laboratory workspace and equipment.
• Stay up to date within the field of expertise.
• Attend trade shows and technical conferences.
• Visit customers.

Job Requirements Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• BS or MS in the sciences, typically in chemical, material, and engineering sciences.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree.
• Experience ranges from fresh graduate to industry professional.
• Very adept at maintaining and improving laboratory safety requirements.
• Proficient in scientific methods and laboratory apparatus.

Core Competencies

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Safety/Sustainability
• Expertise

Physical Demands Analysis

• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional pushing/pulling up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent gripping and reaching
• Continuous use of computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, or balancing
• Rare crawling, kneeling, and crouching

Environmental Conditions

• Hot/Cold – occasional
• Humid/Dry – occasional
• Moving Objects – occasional
• Sharp hand tools – occasional
• Working alone – frequent
• PPE may include safety glasses, gloves, sleeves, and respirator (dust mask).

Never = Not Required (0%)

Rare = Seldom (1-10%)

Occasional = Minor (11-33%)

Frequent = Required (34-64%)

Continuous = Major (65-100%)

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision
• Onsite medical clinic
• Generous 401K contributions
• Top‑notch wellness program focused on total well‑being

Equal Opportunity Employer

L&L Products does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. L&L Products will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Engineering, and Science

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing

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