R&D Pilot Process Technician: Equipment & Innovation

Intertape Polymer Group; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Michigan is seeking an R&D Process Technician. This role involves supporting the transition of new products from R&D to production, performing maintenance and operation of R&D pilot equipment, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have an associate’s degree or equivalent mechanical certification and possess strong mechanical aptitude along with problem-solving skills. Competitive pay and extensive benefits are offered, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Two or more years of experience in machine maintenance or pilot prototyping is preferred.
• Innovative, organized self-starter capable of problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and integration of new products into manufacturing.
• Maintain equipment and conduct troubleshooting.
• Plan and execute pilot product and process experiments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or mechanical certification

Job description

Position Purpose: Responsible for supporting the development, transition, and integration of new products and new process platforms from R&D into the production manufacturing. The R&D Process Technician will be supporting the hands-on operation and maintenance R&D pilot process equipment, working closely with the R&D process engineering team.

Principle Accountabilities

• Comply with best laboratory practices, including safety and environmental regulations
• Actively support all safety programs and initiatives
• Hands on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of R&D equipment and facilities
• Maintaining equipment maintenance records
• Planning and completing assigned pilot product and process experiments
• Author clear, concise interpretive reports, memos, and work instructions
• Managing the inventory and movement of equipment, spare parts, raw materials and supplies with R&D
• Conduct safety audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
• Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule, and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
• Participate on various R&D and multi-disciplinary teams, cross training, and supporting all R&D technology
• Participate on 5S Teams
• Ability to work with a union and facilitate teamwork, open communication, and compliance to the current collective bargaining agreement

Essential Skills and Experience

• Associate’s degree or mechanical certification
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Innovative, organized self-starter with good problem-solving skills
• Collaborative interpersonal style
• Excellent communication skills
• Two or more years of experience in machine maintenance or pilot prototyping, preferred