Adhesives and Sealants R&D Lab Technician

The Dupont Group; Auburn Hills (MI); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

DuPont in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a skilled R&D Technician to support new adhesive product development. You will join a collaborative team of chemists, technicians, and customers to develop innovative adhesive solutions for automotive applications.

You will lead lab work, prepare formulations, conduct tests, document results, maintain calibration and equipment, and ensure quality and safety compliance across projects.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in a Science-related field.
• Working laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices and safety protocols, including ASTM and SAE specifications.
• Excellent technical aptitude with multitasking, problem-solving and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and familiarity with test and measurement equipment.
• Experience with mixers, laboratory instruments, and CNC machines is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Co-develop new adhesive products and applications in structural and battery adhesives.
• Lead lab work: formulation plans, batch prep, sample prep, testing, and documenting results.
• Collaborate with the group leader to scale up products within procedures and manufacturing constraints.
• Ensure product quality and performance align with customer requirements; maintain lab equipment and calibration.
• Support quality audits and troubleshoot technical issues with sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams.
• Travel to customer sites as needed; prepare adhesive batches requiring lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Write daily project notes and technical reports compliant with quality systems; maintain a clean lab.
• Champion AI/digital tools to streamline requests, data collection, and analysis.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Adhesives and Sealants R&D Lab Technician### Adhesives and Sealants R&D Lab TechnicianApply: On-site: Auburn Hills, Michigan: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 250700WAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont CareersDuPont is currently seeking skilled **R&D Technicians** to support new adhesive product development at our Auburn Hills, MI location.This position is ideal for those who thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside a core group of chemists, technicians, and customers to develop innovative adhesive solutions for automotive applications.This hands-on role will challenge you both technically and creatively. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining technical credibility and professional relationships while delivering exceptional products to our customers.**Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:** Under the direction of the Group Leader, the R&D Technician is responsible for the following:* Co-develop new adhesive products and applications in structural adhesives, battery adhesives or other adhesive applications.* Lead lab work, including preparing formulation plans, batch preparation, sample preparation, conducting necessary tests, and documenting/communicating results.* Collaborate with the group leader to ensure successful scale-up of products following existing procedures and manufacturing constraints.* Ensure product quality and performance standards align with customer requirements, staying current with performance specifications. Maintaining assigned lab equipment, including calibration, and documentation. Supporting quality audits.* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams. Sometimes this may require travel to customer sites.* Prepare adhesive batches, requiring daily lifting/moving of materials (up to 50 lbs)* Conduct various tests on adhesives, including liquid property testing and mechanical property testing, ensuring proper documentation and communication with project leaders* Organize and maintain inventory of raw materials and manage the lab environment, including cleaning and equipment calibration.* Write and maintain daily project notes, technical reports, and documentation compliant with quality systems. Participate actively in site safety programs, maintaining proper housekeeping in assigned areas.* Champion AI/Digital tools to streamline work requests, data collection, and analysis.**Your qualifications profile:****Required:*** Associate's degree in a Science-related field.* Previous working laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D environment.* Familiarity with laboratory practices and safety protocols, including ASTM and SAE specifications, is essential.* Excellent technical aptitude with strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and time management skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and familiarity with test and measurement equipment. **Preferred:*** Bachelor's degree in a Science-related field.* Experience working with equipment such as mixers, laboratory instruments, and CNC machines. Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.