R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer opportunity in Lafayette, IN. On-site only with ability to trave 20% domestically &10% internationally. Relocation assistance offered. Designs, maintains, or improves new or existing products and/or processes utilizing engineering techniques. The primary magnet wire area of focus is enameling fluid dynamics and copper/aluminum metallurgy for electric vehicle applications. Manages research and development assignments pursuant to companies product development process. What you will do: Designs, models, and tests prototypes for products/process development and/or improvement. Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects. Establishes design briefs. Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria. Identifies and selects materials needed for production. Produces final design specifications. Creates parts lists. Lists costs involved in production. Supports concept sample production for demonstration. Utilizes computational analysis for theoretical design conception, demonstration, and verification. Manages technical activities on assigned automotive product development projects. Ensures production procedures and controls are developed to efficiently utilize equipment to achieve desired productivity and capability metrics in the project charter. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Preferably metallurgy, mechanical or chemical disciplines. Three (3) years of product/process engineering experience. Knowledge of magnet wire products and applications preferred. Knowledge of engineering techniques with a strong emphasis on fluid mechanics and metallurgy. Hands on experience with production equipment and lab equipment. Appreciation for continuous improvement on design and testing practices and overall improvements for the manufacturing of products. Knowledge of project planning and management and automotive product development practices (APQP). Ability to problem solve and correct situations using engineering first principles. Ability to listen, manage, and contribute depending on situation, and work well within team environment. Effective customer communication skills. Travel 20% domestically; 10% internationally. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.entegee.com/candidate-privacy-information-statement/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #GRP2 Pay: $90,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education: Bachelor's (Required) Security clearance: Secret (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Dayton, IN 47941: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred) Work Location: In person