R&D Engineer

Cambria • Le Sueur, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cambria, we take care of our people by offering a great workplace with excellent benefits. On the job, you will enjoy an exceptionally clean, climate controlled environment, paid lunch breaks, a shift differential pay for certain shifts and/or jobs, and Cambria uniforms and boots. Your health and future are covered with medical and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) with an immediate company match. We also offer paid time off, paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for advancement, and an employee referral program. We are looking for a creative problem-solver to drive new product development and lead material and process investigations. You’ll bridge the gap between initial concept and final production, partnering closely with our plant operations teams to bring new ideas to life.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field
• Previous internship preferred
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanically inclined
• 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
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull 100 lbs.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria
• Participate in daily stretch and flex exercises
• Steel toed boots
• Hearing Protection
• Safety glasses
• Cut-proof gloves
• Face shield
• High visibility vest
• Respirator

Responsibilities

• Focus on chemicals as it relates to improved plant performance, cost reduction, and optimization
• Source, develop, and test new chemicals 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 and safety roles
• 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

• Paid lunch breaks
• Shift differential pay for certain shifts and/or jobs
• Cambria uniforms and boots
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with an immediate company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee referral program
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 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