Product Development Engineer (R&D)

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) | Lawrenceville, GA

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and product development come together.

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is a leading manufacturer of thermal media products and a recognized leader in environmental conservation. As part of the global Ricoh family, REI combines a strong tradition of innovation, community involvement, and responsible business practices with a commitment to developing industry-leading products.

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer with at least 2 years of Research & Development experience to join our growing Industrial Media Solutions (IMS) team. This role offers the opportunity to lead product development initiatives from concept through commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for customers and emerging markets.

If you thrive in a laboratory environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a direct impact on product performance and manufacturing processes, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

As a Product Development Engineer, you will:

Drive Innovation & Product Development

• Design and develop new products and product enhancements by researching materials, optimizing processes, and developing formulations that meet customer and market needs.
• Identify opportunities for product innovation, performance improvements, and cost reduction.
• Conduct patent reviews to support product and formulation development efforts.

Lead R&D Projects

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate products, materials, coatings, and formulations.
• Research, source, and qualify new raw materials for future product development initiatives.
• Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines and objectives.

Support Manufacturing & Commercialization

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to successfully scale products from laboratory development to production.
• Lead pilot-scale and production-scale trials, analyze performance data, and establish process specifications.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure successful product implementation.

Solve Technical Challenges

• Investigate production, process, and customer application issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise during new product launches and commercialization efforts.

Communicate Technical Findings

• Analyze and interpret experimental and process data.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, customers, and leadership teams.
• Create and maintain product specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical reports, and development documentation.

Experience

Required

• 2-3 years’ experience in research and development is required.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• 1 - 2 years: Strong analytical, math and problem solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute projects within established timelines. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Experience in thermal media industry, web handling, paper, silicone coating and adhesive coating technology is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the non-durable product supply chain and thermal media-related industries, such as printers and ink.

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