Engineering Technician

Old World Industries, LLC; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

HSA

Identity theft insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Old World Industries in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Engineering Technician - R&D to support the Research and Development team with documentation, lab activities, and materials logistics. You will work cross-functionally with EH&S, production, and vendors to ensure accurate data and timely project progress.

Responsibilities include coordinating change documentation, assisting with purchasing, managing samples, and analyzing performance data using spreadsheets, while maintaining thorough records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with some technical exposure.
• Experience or coursework involving laboratory practices, wet lab procedures, or technical testing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools, including data entry, organization, and basic analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, EH&S, laboratory, production, purchasing, and external vendor partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, organize, and maintain change management documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Coordinate R&D purchasing activities, including working with vendors, creating purchase orders, tracking orders, and supporting material availability for project needs.
• Partner with EH&S and laboratory teams to support proper chemical storage, usage, and handling practices.
• Coordinate sample requests from production and manage sample shipments to third-party laboratories, customers, and other stakeholders for testing and validation efforts.
• Enter, organize, and analyze performance data using spreadsheets and other standard business tools.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and data files to support engineering review, traceability, and project execution.
• Communicate status, risks, and follow-up actions clearly with engineers, lab personnel, vendors, and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Old World Industries, 3100 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician - R&D supports the Research and Development team by coordinating technical documentation, assisting with laboratory activities, managing sample and material logistics, supporting purchasing processes, and maintaining accurate performance data. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, hands-on professional who is comfortable working in a laboratory environment, collaborating across functions, and helping engineers advance product development and validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, organize, and maintain change management documentation in accordance with internal procedures.
• Coordinate R&D purchasing activities, including working with vendors, creating purchase orders, tracking orders, and supporting material availability for project needs.
• Partner with EH&S and laboratory teams to support proper chemical storage, usage, and handling practices.
• Coordinate sample requests from production and manage sample shipments to third-party laboratories, customers, and other stakeholders for testing and validation efforts.
• Enter, organize, and analyze performance data using spreadsheets and other standard business tools.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and data files to support engineering review, traceability, and project execution.
• Communicate status, risks, and follow-up actions clearly with engineers, lab personnel, vendors, and cross-functional partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with some technical exposure.
• Experience or coursework involving laboratory practices, wet lab procedures, or technical testing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools, including data entry, organization, and basic analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, EH&S, laboratory, production, purchasing, and external vendor partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co-op, or professional experience in an R&D, laboratory, manufacturing, or technical operations environment.
• Experience supporting change management, purchasing, sample coordination, or document control processes.
• Familiarity with chemical handling, laboratory safety practices, and working with third-party test laboratories.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Work is performed in office and laboratory environments.
• No travel is required for this role.
• Must follow applicable safety procedures, laboratory guidelines, and company policies when working with materials, samples, and chemicals.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.

Old World Industries, 3100 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois, United States of America