R&D Technician- Entry Level Science/Engineering

Job Title: R&D TechnicianJob Description

As an R&D Technician, you will perform various tasks on a pilot line that creates prototype batteries in the R&D department. You may specialize in a specific manufacturing process or handle multiple tasks. Your responsibilities will include measuring, collecting, and analyzing data, providing real-time results and feedback to engineers, mixing materials using industrial mixers, compressing materials using hydraulic presses, dispensing materials using hydraulic pumps, and assembling final products using various production equipment. You will also troubleshoot machine issues, manage tool and die changeovers, ensure smooth machinery operation, locate and resolve problems through observation, and complete required paperwork documenting parts and material usage.

Hard Skills

Measuring and analyzing data

Mixing materials using industrial mixers

Compressing materials using hydraulic presses

Dispensing materials using hydraulic pumps

Assembling products using production equipment

Troubleshooting machinery issues

Managing tool and die changeovers

Documenting parts and material usage

Soft Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mentality

Problem-solving

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Westlake, Ohio.

Work Environment

Manufacturing floor environment in an R&D lab with a team-based approach to work scheduling and execution. Everyone helps wherever they can.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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