R&D Materials Technician

The R&D Materials Technician (Engineering Track) is responsible for supporting the development, testing, and optimization of thermoplastic materials used in the manufacture of various high-precision parts. This role involves hands-on work in lab and pilot-scale environments to evaluate new formulations, assist in scale-up efforts, and conduct property testing under the guidance of R&D Materials leadership. The individual selected for this job will be a hard charger, passionate about their career and looking to grow their career. 

About RMB: RMB Products is a leader in advanced thermoplastic manufacturing, including rotational molding, additive manufacturing, and custom fabrication. We support aerospace, chemical processing, and industrial customers with high-performance polymer solutions. RMB fosters a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and pride in delivering complex, high-value products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position includes the following essential functions but is not limited to them. Additional duties may be assigned: 

• Prepare and perform R&D runs on operations equipment to ensure timely completion, provide intervention/course correction when processes go awry, evaluate parts, relay results, and clean up after completion. 
• Gather, analyze, and translate complex data into meaningful and clear technical reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for product and business decisions. 
• Assist and contribute to the development of innovative new products and applications with ideas, concepts, collaboration, and intellectual properties. 
• Collaborate with customers and vendors as needed to support R&D efforts by defining requirements, co-developing solutions, and validating product performance. 
• Oversee laboratory operations (MFI, DSC, PSD, FTIR, TGA, tensile, flammability), ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and promptly, including performing testing, writing work instructions/test methods/standard operating procedures/policy and training guidelines.  Assist and/or run plastics processing equipment, including but not limited to rotational molding machines, twin screw extruders, grinding mills, sifters, and blenders. 
• Change priorities quickly and efficiently, remaining nimble as business and department needs change. 
• Create part numbers, work orders, purchase orders, etc. as needed to support the department

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Critical thinking, technical writing, attention to detail, teamwork, persistence
• Internship(s) preferred, plastics processing and/or manufacturing experience strongly preferred 
• Laboratory experience strongly preferred 
• Exposure to chemical regulatory affairs, compliance, or documentation processes is a plus 
• Experience supporting or coordinating project-based work, including planning, task execution, and navigating a fast-moving environment preferred 
• Requires both verbal and written communication skills in the English language 
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all projects, customers, and techniques of RMB Products 
• This role is on-site and requires 5 days per week on-site

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• This position requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking 
• Requires ability to bend, stoop, and kneel 
• Must be able to work in noisy and/or dusty environments 
• Must be able to wear a mask/respirator when necessary 

EDUCATION & JOB HISTORY REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related fields, or [n/a] Certificate required. 5 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree or certification 
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience is required 
• Candidates with an Associates Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Polymer Science would also be considered

Salary : $25 - $30