Coating Lab Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults or leads engineering projects, programs, or services
• Aids in problem definition, planning, design, development, consultation, and analysis
• Documents research results. Drafts and writes reports to sponsors, technical articles, white papers, publications, and presentations
• Drafts, writes, and advises on grants and project proposals to generate funding
• Supports senior researchers/engineers in execution of their projects
• Promotes research activities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles, system design, and applied technologies across relevant domains
• Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and quality assurance protocols in technical environments
• Skills in applying analytical methods to evaluate system performance and solve engineering problems
• Skills in documenting technical specifications, project updates, and operational procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement technical solutions
• Ability to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement of engineering projects and processes

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a chemical lab or chemical industrial setting
• Experience in pilot and/or production-scale roll-to-roll coating processes
• Experience using chemical characterization equipment, such as XRD, SEM, FTIR, etc, and interpreting results
• Experience running rheometers and interpreting results

Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Additional Details

• In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
• RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
• RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.