Research & Development Associate II

About the role

Interprint, Inc. designs and prints decor paper for laminate surfaces like countertops, flooring, furniture, and more. We offer competitive benefits and are growing fast! As a top employer in Berkshire County and a global leader in decor printing, our success comes from people who embrace accountability and thrive on new challenges, driving us forward every day.

SALARY RANGE

\$67,000 - \$70,000; relocation package available.

HOURS

8:00am - 5:00pm with 1 hour lunch break.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Medical
• Dental
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings account

LOCATION

Interprint, Inc.
101 Central Berkshire Blvd
Pittsfield, MA

Description

We are seeking a self-driven and organized R&D Associate capable of managing multiple projects with minimal supervision. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex process issues, along with excellent communication and teamwork abilities. You will collaborate closely with Technical-R&D, Production, and Quality teams to support product development, process improvement, and the evaluation of new materials, equipment, and technologies, driving continuous process innovation across the organization.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with plastics extrusion, calendaring, converting equipment, and film-to-film lamination - preferably in flexible packaging or a related industry preferred.
• Proven ability to apply engineering principles in a production setting.
• Familiarity with roll-to-roll converting equipment, web handling, and industrial printing processes preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Product & Process Design and Development
• Equipment Evaluation & Qualification
• Scale-Up & Technology Transfer
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with:
• Plastics extrusion and calendaring processes
• Roll-to-roll converting and web handling systems
• Film-to-film lamination and industrial printing processes
• Process mapping tools (e.g., MS Visio)
• Equipment layout/design software (e.g., AutoCAD)
• ERP systems such as SAP

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 1-2 years of process engineering experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles in a production setting preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification preferred

Qualifications

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• We do not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.