R&D Process Development Engineer

Org Marketing Statement PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.

With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 250 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you’re looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

Position Summary Researches and leads process development efforts to support existing and new processing technologies from feasibility through production scale-up and commissioning. This position will focus on new process developments from an R&D standpoint and work directly with process engineering to implement it for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed process documentation in collaboration with R&D, Process Engineering, and Automation Engineering to scale-up and launch new products.
• Technical resource for troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes, including mixing, milling, extrusion, etc.
• Technical lead for scoping and evaluating new and emerging processing technologies that are relevant to the short-term and long-term growth strategy of Parker Chomerics.
• Interprets and validates test results for accuracy and precision. Ensures conformance to product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards.
• Provides technical information for review with product and process engineering teams using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods (e.g. structured design process; customer design reviews). Writes supporting documentation for procedures and technical reports; may assist in writing technical proposals for customers.
• Contributes to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and programming logic; analyze material requirements; research customer data item requirements).
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, materials science/ engineering or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, materials science/ engineering or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Process Engineering or new product development and scale-up required.
• Working knowledge of scientific domain principles and techniques, product functionality, industry practices, regulations, and policies preferred.
• Experience working in a cross-functional functional team on face paced product development.
• Must Demonstrate effective organizational and verbal/written English communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status

Conditions of Employment This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Competitive Compensation Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $102305 to $170240 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.