R&D Chemical/Materials Engineer

The Gund Company; Santiago de Querétaro; Híbrido; MXN 220.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis/

Saving Fund

IDP program

Descripción de la vacante

The Gund Company in Querétaro, Mexico, seeks a Corporate Engineering R&D Technician to support material and product development. You will lead external testing projects, provide internal lab testing services to engineering, marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams, and collaborate with the Global Sourcing Team and facilities.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Engineering or Materials Science, 2–3 years of lab testing experience, and English proficiency.

Formación

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2–3 years of laboratory material testing experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate with External Test Facilities, Certification Agencies.
• Provide testing support for Project Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) with Development Engineers.
• Support Sales/Marketing with benchmarking and reverse engineering.
• Support Global Business Team on Materials Qualification.
• Maintain and update Test Logs and prepare Test Reports.
• Maintain Internal Testing Facility and knowledge of product/material standards.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate Degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Herramientas

CAD/CAM

MS Office

Machine shop

Descripción del empleo

Description

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

• The Corporate Engineering R&D Technician is a key resource in the Material and Product Development Processes to support business growth. The person shall lead external testing and certification projects. The individual will also provide internal laboratory testing service to the Engineering and Marketing Teams; Sales Teams/Customers; Global Sourcing Team and Manufacturing Facilities.
• Responsible for the design, development, alteration or modification of a particular line or type of product. Evaluates and reports on new devices, patents, or competitive items. Has latitude for independent and original action and decision plus some administrative and executive ability.

Summary of essential Job Functions:

• Liaise and Co-ordinate work with External Test Facilities, Standard and Certification Agencies
• Provide Testing Support to the Development Engineers on Project Validation, IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Provide Testing Support to Sales and Marketing Teams on Bench-Marking and Reverse Engineering.
• Provide Testing Support to Global Business Team on Materials Qualification.
• Provide Testing Support to Facilities’ ongoing Material Test Plans.
• Maintain and Update Test Logs and Prepare Test Reports
• Maintain Internal Testing Facility
• Develop in-depth knowledge of product and material standards relating to the company’s market development plans and growth model

Other Duties as Needed:

• Assist Development Engineers to help facilitate project completion.

Requirements

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent work experience and on the job training
• Requires comprehensive technical ability and experience in a broad engineering field,
• 2 to 3 years of work experience with laboratory material testing
• Product design and development, customer and compliance agency liaison experience a plus
• Plastic and/or composites processing experience a plus.
• Machine shop experience a plus
• CAD/CAM experience a plus
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
• Strong information systems skills including the use of business systems and Microsoft Office software
• Strong problem solving skills with people, processes and equipment.
• Ability to communicate and provide product training to sales and service, marketing team a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• Saving Fund
• Assitance and discipline Rewards
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Sample Titles: R&D Technician Coordinator; Corporate R&D Technician Coordinator