What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer II (Electrical) position at Schott North America?
As an Engineer, you will report directly to the Manager of Engineering and Laboratory Services of Research and Development - North America. As a member of the Research and Development North America team, you will use your unique skill set to accelerate the growth of SCHOTT - with a particular focus on the United States and the North American region. You will work across SCHOTT Business Units and Corporate Functions to identify, investigate, develop, test, and scale high-impact new products.
Equipment and Instrumentation Design and Development
- Design, develop and implement safe, reliable, sustainable, and economically viable equipment and instrumentation on the laboratory scale
- Lead and support the transfer of processes and products to production.
New Product Development
- Think big and inspire those around you to connect the dots differently, unleashing new possibilities to develop the materials, technologies, and products of the future
- Network among the most innovative partners in high-potential business fields to influence and educate external gatekeepers about the capabilities and advancements at SCHOTT
- Support SCHOTT business units via technical consulting, customer interaction, and evolutionary product development
Project Management
- Lead cross-functional teams, plan and manage resources to test (concept to launch) new materials, processes, technologies, and products
- Communicate effectively via presentations, pitches, and written reports
- Contribute to the development of IP
- Degree (e.g., BS, MS) in electrical engineering, instrument/equipment design, or a related field
- Experience in designing, developing, constructing, and validating laboratory scale equipment and instrumentation
- Formal education/training and experience are only a part of the composition of a successful candidate. The rest of the composition contains elements of a passion for the intersection of materials science, technology, product development, and business; the ability to develop and leverage networks; demonstrable leadership skills; a hunger for discovering new ideas and turning them into reality; a real-world intelligence that combines existing concepts with the unknown; and a limitless curiosity.
At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc.
Your Benefits
At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, short-term/long-term disability, etc.
Your Profile
- Degree (e.g., BS, MS) in electrical engineering, instrument/equipment design, or a related field
- Experience in designing, developing, constructing, and validating laboratory scale equipment and instrumentation
- Formal education/training and experience are only a part of the composition of a successful candidate. The rest of the composition contains elements of a passion for the intersection of materials science, technology, product development, and business; the ability to develop and leverage networks; demonstrable leadership skills; a hunger for discovering new ideas and turning them into reality; a real-world intelligence that combines existing concepts with the unknown; and a limitless curiosity.
SCHOTT North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants considered without any regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Any form of unlawful harassment is prohibited.
