

R&D Engineer/Scientist I
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Level
Full-Time
Department
Industrial Machinery
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-04-10
Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate SEM and TEM/STEM.
- Compile and process large volumes of data.
- Convey results to customers.
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists across various teams.
- Engage in research and development activities.
- Contribute to innovation and technical reporting.
- Assist in addressing complex materials and characterization problems.
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.
- At least 2 years of experience working with SEM.
- At least 2 years of experience using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX).
- At least 1 year of experience with TEM/STEM.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of SEM, TEM/STEM, and EDX.
- Experience in characterizing heterogeneous catalysts, molecular sieves, and nanomaterials.