Research And Development Engineer

Company: CPS, Inc.
Location: Eugene
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Applications Engineer R&DThe Applications Engineer R&D Will Have The Following Responsibilities* Full understanding of company's Wood Composites Technology and Industrial Overlays portfolio* Be the interphase between R&T and process engineering, quality and procurement teams for existing products* Develop and maintain close working relationships with the technical experts at suppliers* Pilot scale formulation and application testing of mill coater* Optimize current product offering for quality and efficiency* Identify and qualify potential alternative raw materials in close coordination with company's procurement team* Improve current products by implementing feedback received from internal and external stakeholders through changes to the chemistry and final product properties* Aid in root cause analysis and resolution of complex quality concerns* Develop and employ new or existing methods and test strategies to ensure product performance* Provide technical support to other functional teams without technical expertise* If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.JO: 334.20SSTechnical Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree in Material Science or Wood Science; emphasis on Engineering preferred* Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude; must be willing to be "hands-on" with Laboratory & Production equipment* Understanding of coating formulation and polymer chemistry* Proven track record of moving ideas from the concept to commercialization* Design and implementation of experiments to optimize existing products and processes* Management of multiple projects with various timelines* Coordination of project activities to ensure that projects are delivered on time* Ability to understand and develop cost models* Utilize statistical analysis for product improvement* Application of design of experiments and six sigma tools to design, troubleshoot, and modify products* Demonstrate strong leadership potential* Ability to travel up to 50% of the time* Attention to detail and accuracy* Ability to document and write technical reports* Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills* Work hard, play hard mentality* Someone that holds themselves accountable for performance* If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.JO: 334.20SS

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