R&D Engineer

Cambria • Le Sueur, MN

1d • $50,000 - $85,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing new product development, material property and processing investigations to facilitate objectives of plant production and process development.

Requirements

• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or other related field
• Experience: 1 year in manufacturing environment
• High attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Direct communication
• Sense of urgency in completing work
• Capable of multitasking
• Work well both independently and with a team
• Self-motivated
• Work at varying heights, including on the rooftop of the buildings
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Push/pull 100 lbs.
• Stand on feet for long periods of time during a shift for up to 12 hours, with intermittent breaks
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria
• Participate in daily stretch and flex exercises
• Work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions
• Walk up and down steps multiple times throughout shift
• Bend over multiple times throughout shift
• Steel toed boots
• Hearing Protection
• Safety glasses
• Cut-proof gloves
• Latex gloves
• Face shield
• High visibility vest

Responsibilities

• Focus on chemistry system as it relates to improved plant performance, cost reduction, and optimization
• Source, develop, and test new chemistry systems for thermoset composite materials
• Develop and implement new quality control and R&D testing (incoming, in-process, and finished materials)
• Assist with raw material sourcing
• Ensure best practices collecting experimental data
• Contribution to team GMP, safety roles, and mentoring of level 1 engineers
• R&D Laboratory equipment operation to produce samples for studies
• R&D Laboratory cleanliness and organization
• Quality Laboratory testing and optimization studies as needed
• Contribute and participate in knowledge management methods and policies
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Perform job duties safely as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 7 paid Holidays
• 401(k) plus matching
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level