R&D Engineering Technician – Data & Lab Coordination

Old World Industries, LLC.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Old World Industries, LLC. in Northbrook, IL, seeks an Engineering Technician - R&D to support documentation, lab activities, and material logistics within the R&D team.

You will coordinate change management, assist with purchasing, ensure proper chemical storage, and maintain performance data while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance product development and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with some technical exposure.
• Experience or coursework with laboratory practices, wet lab procedures, or technical testing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools for 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 vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and 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

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Laboratory practices

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Old World Industries, LLC. in Northbrook, IL, seeks an Engineering Technician - R&D to support documentation, lab activities, and material logistics within the R&D team.

You will coordinate change management, assist with purchasing, ensure proper chemical storage, and maintain performance data while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance product development and validation.