Senior R&D Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

BioTalent; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent partners with an innovative manufacturing organization seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to drive next-generation precision manufacturing technologies. You will own projects from concept through validation and production implementation, shaping the evolution of advanced processes and capabilities.

This role emphasizes independent initiative, rigorous experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and product teams to deliver robust, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in an R&D/advanced manufacturing or process development environment.
• Experience with Pulsed Electro-Chemical Machining (PECM) or Electro-Chemical Finishing (ECF) or similar electrochemical technologies.
• Demonstrated experience independently developing and owning complex manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage projects with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes from concept through commercialization.
• Conduct research, experimentation, and testing to evaluate new technologies and improve existing manufacturing methods.
• Design and execute process development plans, validation activities, and performance studies.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities for process improvement, increased efficiency, and enhanced product quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and cross-functional teams to implement new manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex process challenges and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Support the transition of new processes from R&D into production environments.
• Provide technical expertise on advanced machining and manufacturing technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on precision, productivity, and process capability.

Skills

Autonomy

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

PECM

ECF

CNC machining

Precision machining

Job description

Senior R&D Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

BioTalent is partnered with an innovative manufacturing organization seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to help drive the development of next-generation precision manufacturing technologies.

This is a highly specialized position focused on researching, developing, and implementing advanced manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from early-stage concept development through process validation, optimization, and production implementation. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the evolution of cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes from concept through commercialization.
• Conduct research, experimentation, and testing to evaluate new technologies and improve existing manufacturing methods.
• Design and execute process development plans, validation activities, and performance studies.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities for process improvement, increased efficiency, and enhanced product quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and cross-functional teams to implement new manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex process challenges and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Support the transition of new processes from R&D into production environments.
• Provide technical expertise on advanced machining and manufacturing technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on precision, productivity, and process capability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience within an R&D, advanced manufacturing, or process development environment.
• Significant hands‑on experience with:
• Pulsed Electro-Chemical Machining (PECM)
• Electro-Chemical Finishing (ECF)
• Or similar electrochemical manufacturing technologies
• Demonstrated experience independently developing and owning complex manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage projects with a high degree of autonomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced machining technologies such as:
• CNC machining
• Precision machining
• Other non-traditional manufacturing methods
• Background in manufacturing innovation and technology implementation.
• Experience supporting new product development or advanced process development initiatives.
• Familiarity with highly regulated, precision manufacturing environments.

What We're Looking For

• An innovative engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges.
• A self-starter who can identify opportunities and drive projects forward independently.
• Someone passionate about emerging manufacturing technologies and process innovation.
• A collaborative communicator who works effectively across technical and operational teams.
• An individual excited by the opportunity to build and refine manufacturing capabilities that create a competitive advantage.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on highly specialized and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
• Own projects from research and development through implementation.
• Join a team focused on innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Have a direct impact on the future direction of advanced manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with a technically strong organization tackling complex engineering challenges.