R&D Engineer

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Le Sueur, MN, USA
In-Office
50K-85K Annually
Junior
Other • Retail
Cambria quartz surfaces combine innovative design & durability for a lifetime of beauty. #MyCambria
The Role
The R&D Engineer will focus on developing new chemistry systems, optimize plant performance, conduct quality testing, and assist in raw material sourcing while maintaining laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Description:

This position is responsible for performing new product development, material property and processing investigations to facilitate objectives of plant production and process development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Focus on chemistry system as it relates to improved plant performance, cost reduction, and optimization

  • Source, develop, and test new chemistry systems for thermoset composite

  • materials

  • Develop and implement new quality control and R&D testing (incoming, in-process, and finished materials)

  • Assist with raw material sourcing

  • Ensure best practices collecting experimental data

  • Contribution to team GMP, safety roles, and mentoring of level 1 engineers

  • R&D Laboratory equipment operation to produce samples for studies

  • R&D Laboratory cleanliness and organization

  • Quality Laboratory testing and optimization studies as needed

  • Contribute and participate in knowledge management methods and policies

  • Keep work area clean and orderly

  • Perform job duties safely as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

  • Mechanically inclined

Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or other related field
Experience: 1 year in manufacturing environment

Systems: None

Cambria Success Factors:

  • High attention to detail

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Direct communication

  • Sense of urgency in completing work

  • Capable of multitasking

  • Work well both independently and with a team

  • Self-motivated

Physical Requirements:

  • Work at varying heights, including on the rooftop of the buildings

  • Lift up to 60 lbs.

  • Push/pull 100 lbs.

  • Stand on feet for long periods of time during a shift for up to 12 hours, with intermittent breaks

  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria

  • Participate in daily stretch and flex exercises

  • Work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions

  • Walk up and down steps multiple times throughout shift

  • Bend over multiple times throughout shift

Task Based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

  • Steel toed boots

  • Hearing protection

  • Cut resistant gloves

  • Safety glasses

  • High visibility vest

  • Hard hat

  • Respirator (employees who are required to wear a respirator must maintain a clean-shaven face in the area where the respirator seals to the skin.)

Cambria’s starting salary range for this position is $50,000-$85,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hires for the position. Individual pay is determined by several factors, including work location, job-related experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays , 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account; Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance; Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At Cambria, dedication to philanthropy and our people is at the heart of who we are. We strive to make a meaningful difference in the world every day by prioritizing employee well-being and fostering inclusivity and empowerment. Under the banner of CambriaCares, our philanthropic endeavors show our commitment to our people and our community to uplift kids, support education, and contribute to a sustainable future.

For additional company information, please visit www.CambriaUSA.com

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The results will be reviewed based on the individual's record, and the specific duties and requirements of the job.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field
  • 1 year experience in manufacturing environment

Cambria Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cambria and has not been reviewed or approved by Cambria.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered solid in several roles, with base salaries described as good or competitive for sales, technical, and some professional positions. Feedback suggests certain departments track near market or above for specific titles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing, which are consistently highlighted in benefit descriptions. These elements indicate structured long‑term savings support alongside standard paid time off.
  • Flexible Benefits Benefit menus feature FSAs/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and professional development assistance, extending support beyond core insurance. Feedback suggests the package covers major U.S. employer essentials.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
1,190 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Cambria countertops combine innovative design and durability for a lifetime of beauty. Headquartered in Minnesota, Cambria is sold through an exclusive North American network of premium, independent retail and trade partners which can be found at www.CambriaUSA.com. Cambria is a stain resistant, nonabsorbent, quartz surface that is harder, safer and easier to care for than other surfaces. Its nonabsorbent nature protects against more than just stains – it’s also extremely hygienic. Cambria’s industry-leading design palette of vibrant colors and striking movement has captured the attention of the industry and the imagination of the consumer. Cambria continues to push the envelope of innovation by developing additional designs to meet the demands of the most discerning consumers and designers.

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