Research and Development (R&D) Engineer/Lab Tech- Co-op

TekniPlex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Housing stipend

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mentorship opportunities

Near Wake Forest University

Job summary

TekniPlex in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Engineer/Lab Tech Co-op to support pilot plant operations and product development. You will assist machine operators, plan and execute trials, and develop solutions to improve processes and product performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, analysis planning, and documentation of results, with opportunities to collaborate across operations, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior in Chemical Engineering (preferred).
• Hands-on laboratory aptitude and safety awareness required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental support in Pilot Plant by assisting machine operator and planning trials.
• Execute trials following the development cycle from internal operations to finished product.
• Identify inventory, run rates, and extruder-laminator run parameters during trials.
• Prepare trial plans and complete trial summaries in Lotus Notes databases.
• Document test results accurately and in a timely manner and prepare customer reports.
• Interact with customers, operations, and quality personnel to resolve product issues.
• Maintain Pilot Plant, Development area, and Laboratory inventories of trial rolls.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Laboratory aptitude

Mechanical curiosity

Communication skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Materials Science (preferred)

Packaging Engineering (preferred)

Polymer Science/Polymer Engineering (preferred)

Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

Research and Development (R&D) Engineer/Lab Tech- Co-op

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: RESEA006375

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Winston Salem, NC 27105, USA

Description

Job Description

Provide developmental support in Pilot Plant by assisting machine operator, planning and executing trials, and implement solutions for operations. Assistance in Pilot plant will include operation of machine from a first person perspective. Planning and execution of trials will include following the development cycle through our internal operations to finished product. Implementation of operations solutions will include projects to identify inventory, run rates, and extruder-laminator run parameters.Test plans will include organizing analysis requests for both long term and short term testing needs. Package testing will include, but is not limited to heat seals, mullen burst, caliper, basis weight, COF, tensile strength and elongation, and permeation. Write reports summarizing findings. Use of Strong analytical practices.

• Provide physical testing and analytical support for product development, external customers, and internal troubleshooting activities
• Document test results accurately and in a timely manner in Lotus Notes Analysis Request Database
• Prepare written reports or presentations for customers that clearly summarize findings
• Interact with customer, operational, and quality personnel to identify and resolve product performance issues
• Interact with operations and manufacturing personnel to develop trial structures and troubleshooting issues
• Prepare Trial Plans through Lotus Notes Trial database, follow trials through manufacturing, and complete necessary Trial Summaries
• Develop and maintain Pilot Plant, Development area, and Laboratory inventories of trial rolls
• ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY RULES AND PROCEDURES
• Other reasonably related duties as deemed appropriate
• Continue personal development through training to enhance market knowledge, techniques, and skills
• Maintains protects proprietary information as it relates to the company and customers
• Maintains the company reputation by complying with governmental regulation
• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor

Essential Qualifications

• Rising Junior, Senior level Chemical Engineering (preferred), Materials Science (preferred), Packaging Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Other Engineering or related scientific discipline
• Critical Professional Traits
• Professional Integrity and image, Initiative and Drive, Dependability, Result oriented
• Critical Professional Competencies
• Hands-on laboratory aptitude, Mechanical curiosity, Excellent written and verbal communication, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Strong organizational skills, Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, Self-motivated and eager to learn

Intern Benefits Package:

• $22.00/hour
• $500 sign on bonus, subject to taxes, paid within 30 days of hire
• $400/ month (Housing stipend) subject to taxes
• Eligible to accrue PTO right away (5 Days) (40hrs =$840.00)
• Eligible for holiday pay, overtime and benefits (3 Holidays) + (2 Christmas) if you stay until Dec 21 st ) _
• (5 Days) (40Hours=$840.00)
• Mentorship opportunities/team-bonding activities
• We do not provide housing or transportation, only 1-2 miles from Wake Forest University (Plenty of housing available).

Education

High School or better.

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