Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Research Engineer in the Process Engineering Group at our Reinhart Technical Center (RTC) in Richmond, VA. This position is responsible for supporting engineering analyses and capital projects with the technical center research teams. The Research Engineer will collaborate with chemists, engineers, and technicians to design, review, build and test chemical processes at the technical center. Additionally, the Research Engineer will be responsible for documenting process findings and recommending improvements as required. This role supports various R&D projects across multiple business units.

Your additional responsibilities as a Research Engineer will include:

• Analyze process performance and quality data to troubleshoot product quality issues and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise to support production scale up from experimental scale.
• Specify and implement new equipment such as process instrumentation, pumping/conveying equipment, flow control equipment, and more to enable research on new chemical processes.
• Assemble bill of materials, write project justification, and manage execution of capital projects.
• Facilitate technology transfer for new chemical processes as well as improvements on existing processes.
• Manage projects for the technical center research teams.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues at Carpenter or customer sites.
• Communicate design outcomes and research findings in the form of written work instructions, diagrams, or visual presentations.

Skills/ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in pilot plant, R&D, and/or operations required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in building processes and fixing equipment
• Excellent attention to details and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Ability to interact well with all levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with team members, peers and internal customers
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other Competencies

• Problem Solving; Analytical; Technical Skills; Teamwork; Dependability; Initiative; Innovation; Quality; Quantity; Project Management; Project Design; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Safety and Security

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan

• We also have 401K, Profit Sharing and a great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation and Holidays).

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.