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Full time/Permanent Job Title: Principal Engineer Scientist Job Function: Supporting Technical Projects for R&D Job Type: Full time/Permanent Compensation: up to $150K/yr. Commensurate with experience Location: Hickory, NC – 100% onsite Scope of Job The objective of this position is to provide Project Leadership, Research and Development, and technical service for multiple assigned technical projects conducted within the R&D department. Principal Engineer/Scientist I will be responsible for completing assigned projects with minimal supervision while promoting a safe work environment. Our client is recognized as a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high reliability applications throughout the world. If you are looking for an incredibly stable company that continues to show outstanding expansion to new markets, then apply now. This is your chance to put your talents and experience to work for a company that offers excellent personal growth, great benefits and support. It's your responsibility to take advantage of this amazing opportunity before someone else does. Responsibilities:

• Research, suggest, and develop new products and projects for the organic growth of our Client with input from more senior R&D staff or R&D management

• Recommend, plan, execute, generate or obtain results, and evaluate the data from all experiments (lab and/or production scale) agreed upon with management input.

• Prepare all required reports as directed as well as presentations of projects.

• Adhere to all our client's Design Control Procedures, Safety Policies, Environments Policies, and other facility requirements where the work is conducted

• Support and collaborate with all individuals within the company as necessary and recommended to achieve the results required by assigned projects

• Attend all team meetings related to assigned projects

• Organize and convene additional meetings as necessary to achieve project success

• Provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and other Product Development staff as needed.

• Guided interaction with customers, sales, technical service, quality control, production, and/or suppliers

• Recommend external meetings and conferences

• Attend training for self-improvement

• Conduct literature searches, including related technical papers, patents, and others, as needed.

• Travel may be required on a limited basis

  Required Qualifications

• Training in chemical science/engineering or material science/engineering with at least five, and preferably 10 or more years of industrial work experience

• Material and process scale-up experience is a plus

• Excellent data analysis skills to form solid conclusions

• Demonstrated product development experience including the formulation of water-based, solvent-based, and emulsion/dispersion coatings

• Working knowledge of materials analysis, testing and evaluation techniques including thermal analysis, FTIR, GC/MS, ICP, surface science/tribology, particle size analysis, powder flow characterization, adhesive bond characterization, corrosion analysis, SPC (e.g., Ppk/Cpk), root cause and other failure analysis methodologies.

• Experience with thermoplastic and thermoset polymers including (poly)olefins, polyesters, polyurethanes, (poly)siloxanes, hot-melts, thermal-cured and UV/EB-curable resin compositions, super-absorbents, and composite materials

• Exceptional communication skills (both written and oral)

• Good written communication skills to report results

• Fluency in using contemporary and relevant software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and DOE/optimization software like Minitab or other similar tools

• The self-motivation and ability to operate routinely in a fast-paced environment as demonstrated from previous experience

• Good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with suppliers and customers who have a wide variety of backgrounds

• Time management, prioritization, and planning skills required to balance multiple simultaneous projects

• Recognized ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with other departments and R&D colleagues to achieve successful commercialization of projects within the timelines required.

• Familiar with Stage gate process and Design control procedure knowledge and document maintenance

• Recognized/demonstrated success in the effective completion of projects

• Recognized expertise in the resident technology for the relevant Business Unit

  Education

• Masters or PHD degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field is required.

  Equal Opportunity Statement RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pay Transparency For job requisitions posted to certain locations, RCM Technologies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation/pay rate range. This range is specific to certain locations and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. About RCM: RCM Life is a leading provider of IT Business Solutions and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial and government sectors. RCM partners with clients to define, implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.