R&D Materials Technician

Sanders Industries Holdings • Fountain, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Materials Technician (Engineering Track) is responsible for supporting the development, testing, and optimization of thermoplastic materials used in the manufacture of various high-precision parts. This role involves hands-on work in lab and pilot-scale environments to evaluate new formulations, assist in scale-up efforts, and conduct property testing under the guidance of R&D Materials leadership. The individual selected for this job will be a hard charger, passionate about their career and looking to grow their career.

About RMB: RMB Products is a leader in advanced thermoplastic manufacturing, including rotational molding, additive manufacturing, and custom fabrication. We support aerospace, chemical processing, and industrial customers with high-performance polymer solutions. RMB fosters a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and pride in delivering complex, high-value products.

Requirements

• Critical thinking, technical writing, attention to detail, teamwork, persistence
• Requires both verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all projects, customers, and techniques of RMB Products
• This role is on-site and requires 5 days per week on-site
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related fields, or [n/a] Certificate required. 5 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree or certification
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience is required
• Candidates with an Associates Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Polymer Science would also be considered

Nice To Haves

• Internship(s) preferred, plastics processing and/or manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Laboratory experience strongly preferred
• Exposure to chemical regulatory affairs, compliance, or documentation processes is a plus
• Experience supporting or coordinating project-based work, including planning, task execution, and navigating a fast-moving environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform R&D runs on operations equipment to ensure timely completion, provide intervention/course correction when processes go awry, evaluate parts, relay results, and clean up after completion.
• Gather, analyze, and translate complex data into meaningful and clear technical reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for product and business decisions.
• Assist and contribute to the development of innovative new products and applications with ideas, concepts, collaboration, and intellectual properties.
• Collaborate with customers and vendors as needed to support R&D efforts by defining requirements, co-developing solutions, and validating product performance.
• Oversee laboratory operations (MFI, DSC, PSD, FTIR, TGA, tensile, flammability), ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and promptly, including performing testing, writing work instructions/test methods/standard operating procedures/policy and training guidelines.
• Assist and/or run plastics processing equipment, including but not limited to rotational molding machines, twin screw extruders, grinding mills, sifters, and blenders.
• Change priorities quickly and efficiently, remaining nimble as business and department needs change.
• Create part numbers, work orders, purchase orders, etc. as needed to support the department

Benefits

• We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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