Research and Development Engineer III

About the role

This position involves applying research theories, principles, statistics, and models to conduct experiments and research activities. Responsibilities include summarizing research results, communicating findings, assessing project scopes, and developing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes data to determine feasibility of applications
• Develops and carries out test plans, supervises process trials
• Designs or develops new products, systems, and test procedures
• Evaluates equipment and processes for compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Prepares requirement and procedural documentation as required
• Devises new processes to optimize the manufacturing process
• Works with engineering and shop personnel in fabricating prototype products and developing methods and procedures for testing products
• Reports suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor
• Maintains clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter, and be detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science in Engineering or a closely related field
• Five years of prior experience in a related field, industry, or work environment
• Experience in developing test procedures
• Experience in developing product requirements and documentation
• Experience in coatings synthesis, characterization, and application testing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or similar programs

Skills and experience

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, test plans, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to write and read English

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and using hands
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Click Bond Way

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors
• Models a positive attitude
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards

Equal Opportunity Employer

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification. Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.