R&D Chemical Engineer l

Job description

The R&D Chemical Engineer will work as a member of a project team to develop new products, technologies, and processes to support Albany International’s objective of supplying the highest value products in the Paper Machine Clothing Industry. Strong problem solving, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have the ability to take over leadership of projects after 2 – 3 years. Qualifications: Essential Job Functions: · Conducts laboratory tests and/or pilot trials on multiple projects both independently and as a team member · Builds and tests laboratory prototypes of new product concepts · Produces documents, summarizes, interprets and reports laboratory data in support of an assigned R&D project and/or technical service task · Generates ideas for research or new products · Plans, conducts, schedules, and coordinates small projects · Gains knowledge of Albany products and markets · Uses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing and laboratory equipment and testing processes to solve problems · Exercises judgment on the progress of the work and makes changes to tasks as needed · Delivers written reports and/or oral technical...