R&D Technician - Plano, TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Plano, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides operational support for Research and Development product development teams at the Plano GPCs, including the Technology Process Center and Plano Process Lab. The technician operates food processing equipment across multiple platforms, sets up equipment and lines, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and supports site EHS compliance programs. The role partners with R&D engineers and food scientists to understand test objectives and deliver operational development support. It also includes sanitation, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, compliance-program management, accurate run documentation, and ensuring test runs are executed safely. The position is on-site and may require work at both the Dallas Technology Process Center and Plano Process Lab.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• At least 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing/production environment or R&D testing center; food-industry experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot food processing equipment.
• Ability to provide solutions to process-related issues.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work off-shifts and weekends.
• Willingness to work between the Dallas Technology Process Center and Plano Process Lab.

Nice To Haves

• Associate technical degree preferred.
• Experience in the food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to Research and Development product development teams.
• Operate a variety of food processing equipment in the Plano Process Lab or Technology Process Center.
• Work with product development teams, R&D engineers, and food scientists to understand test objectives and support development activities.
• Operate equipment efficiently with minimal downtime to meet daily development objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process operational issues; suggest solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Sanitize process lines and perform fundamental equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Participate in team continuous-improvement training and skill-development activities.
• Complete assigned and self-identified tasks with limited supervision.
• Manage assigned Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental compliance programs.
• Maintain accurate daily safety and food-safety information, run data sheets, and work-order submissions.
• Delegate assigned run support to contract labor and ensure appropriate task training.
• Ensure daily test runs are executed safely.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Disability coverage.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Accident, group legal, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED