R&D Pilot-Line Engineer: Innovation & Scale-Up

Rogers-Corporation; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers-Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Research and Development Engineer (6290) to lead the silicone pilot line operations and contribute to new R&D products and manufacturing processes. You will establish a solid technical basis for developments and work with internal teams to understand material and manufacturing constraints.

The role requires strong attention to detail, documenting development processes, performing experiments, and tracking results, with opportunities to grow through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee multiple projects.
• Experience with statistical data analysis using JMP or Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to pilot line employees, ensuring safe execution.
• Plan and execute small to medium development projects and portions of larger ones.
• Review technical requirements and develop experimental tests for products and processes.
• Manage daily pilot line operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in scale-up of new materials/products and support technology transfer from pilot to manufacturing.
• Solve problems of limited to moderate complexity using conventional or new approaches.
• Deliver progress reports and extensively document processes and material specs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Project planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Equivalent work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Rogers-Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Research and Development Engineer (6290) to lead the silicone pilot line operations and contribute to new R&D products and manufacturing processes. You will establish a solid technical basis for developments and work with internal teams to understand material and manufacturing constraints.

The role requires strong attention to detail, documenting development processes, performing experiments, and tracking results, with opportunities to grow through