R&D Engineer - Fluid Control & Innovation

Kadant Inc.; Three Rivers (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadant Johnson in Three Rivers, Michigan is seeking a results-driven R&D engineer to join our development team. You will evaluate product concepts, manage projects from discovery to implementation, and collaborate across engineering, operations, sales, and other cross-functional groups to move innovations toward commercial deployment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, hands-on industrial environment experience, and a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology is required.
• Experience with industrial environments and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to travel as needed for customer visits, field support, and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Project management from discovery to commercial implementation.
• Drive innovation and generate product opportunities.
• Specify, design and implement industrial process controls.
• Design and carry out proof of concept testing for fluid control equipment.
• Assist in creating and maintaining R&D test machines and their controls.
• Facilitate presentations, seminars, and meetings.

Skills

3-D modeling

FEA

CFD

Industrial control

PLC

VFD

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or engineering technology

Tools

Solidworks

OPTO 22

Rockwell

AB

Job description

Kadant Johnson in Three Rivers, Michigan is seeking a results-driven R&D engineer to join our development team. You will evaluate product concepts, manage projects from discovery to implementation, and collaborate across engineering, operations, sales, and other cross-functional groups to move innovations toward commercial deployment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, hands-on industrial environment experience, and a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver