R&D Process Technician

Position Purpose

Responsible for supporting the development, transition, and integration of new products and new process platforms from R&D into the production manufacturing. The R&D Process Technician will be supporting the hands-on operation and maintenance R&D pilot process equipment, working closely with the R&D process engineering team.

Principle Accountabilities

• Comply with best laboratory practices, including safety and environmental regulations
• Actively support all safety programs and initiatives
• Hands on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of R&D equipment and facilities
• Maintain equipment maintenance records
• Planning and completing assigned pilot product and process experiments
• Author clear, concise interpretive reports, memos, and work instructions
• Managing the inventory and movement of equipment, spare parts, raw materials and supplies with R&D
• Conduct safety audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
• Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule, and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
• Participate on various R&D and multi-disciplinary teams, cross training, and supporting all R&D technology
• Participate on 5S Teams

Essential Skills And Experience

• Associate’s degree or mechanical certification
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Innovative, organized self-starter with good problem-solving skills
• Collaborative interpersonal style
• Excellent communication skills
• Two or more years of experience in machine maintenance or pilot prototyping, preferred

Why Choose IPG?

• We are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork.
• We develop innovative solutions that protect the world.
• We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.
• We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities.