Research Fellow jobs in Madison, WI

This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Lexington, OH or Milton, WI.

What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:

Total Rewards:

• Significant earning potential in year 1
• Progressive pay with skills development
• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement 
• 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
• Vacation upon day of hire

People & Culture:

• Sustainability leader
• Innovative & dynamic environment
• Safety & quality driven
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship

As a Senior Research & Development Engineer your responsibilities will be:

Applications 

• Lead Innovative product and process solutions development.
• Lead / delegate development work on CNG, Supplier and Customer Assets as appropriate.
• PMP or Project management 
• Related Leadership presentation and report outs

Internal Process 

• Lead process hand-off to commercial developing initial standard operating conditions
• Support ongoing optimization efforts related to both process and resin.

R&D 

• Coordinate, interpret and report analytical testing, review, and trials.
• DOE work as needed to support development initiatives.
• Propose new lab and pilot equipment

Innovation 

• Lead Intellectual Property discussions and reviews
• Identify new resins & technologies to explore

Data Analysis 

• Interpretation of analytical tools such as DSC, FTIR, Microscopy, etc
• Minitab or other data analysis tools 

Quality

• New designs to be production ready in terms of development of process and CTQ’s.

Leadership Responsibilities    

• Coach and mentor direct or indirect reports to achieve individual performance goals.
• Provide opportunities for the appropriate development of direct or indirect reports.

Other Responsibilities

• Proactively seek educational opportunities to expand knowledge to benefit the individual and the company
• Other duties as assigned by direct manager or corporate leadership

A strong Senior Research & Development Engineer will possess:

• Detail oriented and ability to be self-motivated.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high demand, team oriented, and fast-paced environment. 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Management, teamwork, leadership, eye for detail, thoroughness and cool under pressure.
• Be able to manage & prioritize multiple projects/tasks in order minimize response time.
• Demonstrate a continuous professional attitude with all levels of internal and external personnel.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in R&D, Chemical, Packaging, Plastics or Industrial.  BS in Chemistry or Polymer Science with appropriate emphasis may also qualify. Equivalent work experience with a specialization in Engineering, Plastics, Polymer or applicable Research and Development will also be considered.
• 8 years of experience in R&D, Technical Development Engineer or Equivalent Experience
• Demonstrate skills in organization, attention to details, setting priorities and sound decision making.
• Project Management Experience is a plus 
• Experience with minitab or other data analysis tools a plus

Safety at CNG: 

Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes

• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way

Physical Work and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Team members are required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative – We are better when we work together.
• Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible.
• Competitive – We play to win.

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If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

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