Research & Development Tech

Role Title: Research & Development Technician

Role Function and Group: Enabling Electrification – Driveline Tribology Lab

Location:  Linden, NJ

Position Summary:     
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing field - testing specialty lubricants and additives. The lab technician will receive training on various industry standard machines and work in a safe, clean and friendly environment.  While part of a much larger organization, the candidate will be working in a smaller testing facility where every person counts!  The successful candidate should be an individual with strong mechanical aptitude and detail-oriented ability.  

This is a Union position.

Key Outputs: What we can expect from you

• Become a key member of a well-functioning laboratory team
• Organizing testing on multiple machines for best productivity.
• Ensure preventative machine maintenance and calibrations are performed on-time
• Operate multiple types of test machines from small bench-top to large freestanding rigs
• Loading test parts and oils into equipment and monitoring tests for completion
• Assist team members to distribute workload. 
• Ensure special requests are prioritized and completed.
• Inspect and measure end of test parts.
• Transmit general testing data in an accurate and timely basis.
• Run time-sensitive testing for production / research samples.
• Keep equipment and work area clean.
• Maintain general supplies inventory.
• Available for some overtime, weekends/evenings.
• Assembly and disassembly of units for repair purposes
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned

What skills will you gain from this role? 

• Basic laboratory skills, data analysis, and ability to operate state of the art test equipment.
• Project management and interaction with engineers and oil formulators.

A successful candidate is likely to have: 

• 3 to 5 years related/mechanical work experience required. 
• Associates degree is a plus
• Familiarity with automotive transmissions, automated equipment, bearings, electric motors, and/or air and hydraulic systems is a plus
• Self-starter - ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Office – Excel, Word, etc)
• Medium lifting required
• Ability to use hand/power tools
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair a plus
• Electrical troubleshooting experience a plus

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.
• High levels of project management responsibilities
• Opportunity to gain patents for your innovative technologies
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Recognition, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental
• Onsite medical, café, gym, fitness classes, sports teams and secure onsite parking
• Convenient to NYC, Airport & Public Transportation