R&D Laboratory Technician – Pipe & Fittings

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Leola, PA is seeking an R&D Technician to provide hands-on lab and engineering support for product development, testing and plant initiatives.

This role blends technical lab execution with administrative duties, including material prep, assembling samples, machining, welding, and tracking engineering activities. The position is fully onsite at Leola, with occasional work at the Wayne, PA R&D office.

Qualifications

• Education background in a technical field with hands-on lab or shop experience.
• Experience with assembly, testing, and measurement activities.
• Ability to manage technical and administrative tasks.
• Willingness to commute to Leola, PA and Wayne, PA offices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D and lab activities, including preparing materials for trials.
• Assemble and test pipe samples for development and certification.
• Perform machining, welding, and precise measurements with training.
• Maintain lab inventory and equipment readiness.
• Provide administrative support and basic project coordination.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lab experience

Strong organization skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Technical field degree

Tools

Machining tools experience

Job description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Leola, PA is seeking an R&D Technician to provide hands-on lab and engineering support for product development, testing and plant initiatives.

This role blends technical lab execution with administrative duties, including material prep, assembling samples, machining, welding, and tracking engineering activities. The position is fully onsite at Leola, with occasional work at the Wayne, PA R&D office.