Engineering/R&D Tech

About the role

We are looking for an R&D Technician to join our team on the Day Shift. In this role, you will partner with scientists and engineers to execute hands-on materials and process development from bench-scale experiments through pilot-scale prototyping to support new material technologies and product portfolios. You will prepare solvent-based formulations, conduct coating and membrane-processing trials, and characterize materials. This opportunity provides broad exposure to coatings, porous membranes, prototyping, and advanced processing technologies in a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and shared problem solving. This position will be located at our Appleton North facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay

$31 - $43 per hour. This role is eligible for an additional $2/hr shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but are not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. Key components include:

• Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country
• Potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”

More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to plan, execute, and document materials, coating, processing, and prototyping experiments.
• Prepare solvent-based solutions, dispersions, and polymer formulations safely and consistently from bench scale through larger batch sizes.
• Conduct coating trials from bench scale through pilot-scale or continuous processing equipment.
• Set up material paths, tooling, fixtures, process conditions, and data collection systems for experimental trials.
• Prepare samples and perform membrane and material characterization, including physical, mechanical, airflow, and pore-structure testing.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and communicate experimental and process data to enable timely technical decisions.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive laboratory environment, including management of chemicals, materials, test equipment, and supplies.

Requirements

• Associate degree in engineering technology, chemistry, materials science, or a related field AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on technical experience in a lab setting.
• Experience working in a research, pilot, or prototyping environment.
• Experience in safely handling solvents and chemicals.
• Experience preparing solutions, dispersions, coatings, or polymer-based formulations and following documented mixing procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, and clearly communicate technical data with a high degree of accuracy, including a strong attention to identifying inconsistencies, trends, and critical information to support informed decision-making and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize changing work requirements, operate independently, and collaborate directly and respectfully in an inclusive team environment.
• Ability to conduct basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to provide advanced support for design, testing, modification, and fabrication of prototypes.
• Ability to execute non-standard experiments with a high degree of accuracy, quality, and timeliness. Attention to detail and good observation skills are essential.
• Ability to write, follow, and maintain operating procedures, instrument/equipment instructions, and experimental documentation.
• Ability to travel 5%.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with coating, drying, curing, or scale-up of solvent-based polymer formulations.
• Experience with porous membranes, including material characterization, and prototype fabrication.