Research and Development Engineer

Kadant Johnson • Three Rivers, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kadant Johnson is seeking a results-driven, hands-on professional to join our Research and Development Team at our Three Rivers, Michigan facility. This position will support the research, development, testing, and project management of new fluid control products and technologies serving a variety of process industries. The role will involve working closely with engineering, operations, sales, and other cross-functional teams to evaluate product concepts, solve technical challenges, and help bring innovative solutions from development through commercial implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or engineering technology
• Ability to work in industrial environments
• Travel required on an as-needed basis based upon company needs, including customer visits, field support, supplier engagement, training, or other business-related activities

Nice To Haves

• 3-D modeling FEA and CFD (preferred Solidworks)
• Industrial control (PLC, VFD, I/O, process instrumentation, etc.)
• Control Logic (OPTO 22, Rockwell, AB, etc.)
• Steam and Condensate systems
• Fluid seal design (mechanical and elastomeric)
• Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

• Project management execution from discovery to commercial implementation
• Drive innovation and generate product opportunities
• Specifying, designing and implementing industrial process controls
• Ability to design and carry out proof of concept testing for fluid control equipment
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of R&D test machines and their controls to support product testing.
• Facilitate presentations, seminars, and meetings as required

What This Job Offers

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