R&D Pilot Plant Technician — Membrane Development

All Aviation Jobs; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 80,030,000 - 125,762,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks an R&D Pilot Plant Technician for the Edina, MN site to support pilot plant scale experiments and material development for RO/NF membranes. This on-site role collaborates with cross-functional teams across R&D, TS&D, and Manufacturing Technology to address customer applications.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree (BS preferred) with 5+ years of R&D lab or pilot plant experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific/technical field (B.S. preferred).
• 5+ years of R&D lab or Pilot Plant scale industrial experience (can substitute for degree).
• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques and chemical process equipment a plus.
• Ability to work independently from task initiation to data reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine pilot plant scale experiments for RO/NF membrane development.
• Operate and maintain existing equipment and design/setup new equipment.
• Develop, validate, and improve SOPs and safety documentation.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Assist in development of membranes, modules, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure safe operations and environmental/health/safety compliance.
• Support site and department safety initiatives.
• Document and report experimental data using PC-based applications.

Skills

R&D lab experience

Pilot plant scale experience

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

BS degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DuPont seeks an R&D Pilot Plant Technician for the Edina, MN site to support pilot plant scale experiments and material development for RO/NF membranes. This on-site role collaborates with cross-functional teams across R&D, TS&D, and Manufacturing Technology to address customer applications.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree (BS preferred) with 5+ years of R&D lab or pilot plant experience and strong communication.