R&D Associate - Metal Coatings Innovation

PAVCO, INC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Pavco Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Research and Development Associate to join our team in supporting the R&D of metal coating technologies.

You will work with senior R&D engineers and collaborate across sales, marketing, and technical service to advance future product releases. The ideal candidate has a math/ science aptitude, hands-on wet chemistry experience, and a high school degree (an associate degree in a scientific field is preferred).

Qualifications

• Must have general aptitude in math and sciences.
• Hands-on experience in wet chemistry preferred.
• Experience within the chemical industry and/or electroplating is preferred, but not required.
• Must possess a high school degree or equivalent, associate degree in scientific field preferred.
• Safety training is a plus.
• Willingness to handle hazardous chemicals safely, lifting 5–20 pounds regularly.
• Must be reliable, able to multi‑task, punctual and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ year career experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in R&D of metal coating technologies alongside senior engineers.
• Support efforts in new and existing research projects for future product releases.
• Collaborate with Pavco sales, marketing, and technical service teams.

Skills

Math aptitude

Science aptitude

Wet chemistry

Reliability & communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in science

Job description

Pavco Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Research and Development Associate to join our team in supporting the R&D of metal coating technologies.

You will work with senior R&D engineers and collaborate across sales, marketing, and technical service to advance future product releases. The ideal candidate has a math/ science aptitude, hands-on wet chemistry experience, and a high school degree (an associate degree in a scientific field is preferred).