R&D Process Development Engineer
PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere. With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 250 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment.
About the role
Researches and leads process development efforts to support existing and new processing technologies from feasibility through production scale-up and commissioning. This position will focus on new process developments from an R&D standpoint and work directly with process engineering to implement it for manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Develops detailed process documentation in collaboration with R&D, Process Engineering, and Automation Engineering to scale-up and launch new products.
- Technical resource for troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes, including mixing, milling, extrusion, etc.
- Technical lead for scoping and evaluating new and emerging processing technologies that are relevant to the short-term and long-term growth strategy of Parker Chomerics.
- Interprets and validates test results for accuracy and precision. Ensures conformance to product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards.
- Provides technical information for review with product and process engineering teams using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods (e.g. structured design process; customer design reviews).
- Writes supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports; may assist in writing technical proposals for customers.
- Contributes to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements).
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, materials science/engineering or related field.
- 4-6 years of experience in Process Engineering or new product development and scale-up required.
- Working knowledge of scientific domain principles and techniques, product functionality, industry practices, regulations, and policies preferred.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team on fast-paced product development.
- Must demonstrate effective organizational and verbal/written English communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status.
Qualifications
Preferred: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, materials science/engineering or related field.
Pay
Pay Range: $102,305 to $170,240 annually
Participation in Annual Incentive Program.
Benefits
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.