R&D Specialist

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

Job Summary:

The R&D Specialist carries out technical development assignments from general sets of instructions to assist a Development Engineer in the successful completion and transfer of a project(s) with limited supervision.  Important aspects of the position include the proficient operation of a variety of instruments and equipment, and skillful execution of techniques and procedures.  Furthermore, the R&D Specialist will establish procedures and techniques for new operations (equipment, instrument, process, etc.).  Major criteria for successful performance are initiative, innovativeness, practicality, adaptability, dependability/willingness, neatness, and safety-consciousness.

Responsibilities:  

• Support in executing approved development project tasks through testing, characterization, formulation, pilot, and manufacturing scale-up, optimizing processes, etc., ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration. 

• Plan/execute experiments, analyze and interpret results to progress the team through each pilot product development phase. Work closely with other Development Technicians and Engineers to accomplish lab- and plant-scale trial work.  

• Collaborate with peers in Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Sales to address challenges encountered during each development phase , supporting the Development Engineer

• Proficient in adhering and maintaining the ISO documentation for new product development projects, including transfers to manufacturing

• Lead by example with a safety-first mindset in all working environments  

• Communicate effectively (maintain auditable lab records, Design Meeting Minutes, lead team meetings, provide instruction to and coordinate with Technicians, file Invention Disclosures and support IP development).  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's,  Associate’s degree, or technical certification in Engineering Technology or a related field.  

• 3 or more years of experience in an industrial setting.  

• Collaborative: success in this role is dependent on cultivating functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. All passion, no politics.  

• Self-directed: takes responsibility for completing work, seeking training opportunities, etc.  

• Troubleshooting: adapts skills to solve unfamiliar problems.  

• Prioritization: balances (typically) 2-3 projects at a time, often with differing launch timelines.  

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.