Research & Development Technician

Wabtec • Maxton, NC

9d • $26 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Friction Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. The Research & Development (R&D) Technician plays a key role in the evaluation and development of composite friction materials. This position supports R&D efforts through hands-on involvement in mixing, molding, and testing processes, as well as accurate documentation and reporting of test results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• Five (5) years relevant manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare test samples for physical property testing.
• Perform mixing activities for R&D test batches
• Molding and post-baking R&D samples in accordance with established procedures
• Accurately record, maintain, and update test data and databases
• Audit production batches to verify quality and compliance
• Test new and existing products to ensure consistency and performance standards
• Support investigations and troubleshooting of production-related issues
• Regular on-site attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

Benefits

• health
• welfare
• retirement
• annual bonus, if eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees