US Synthetic - R&D Technician I - Day Shift

This is a Range 3, day shift position, and will close 4/28/2026. US Synthetic has an immediate need for a R&D Technician I located in Orem, UT . The R&D Technician I will assist Engineers in providing the customer with a competitive edge through research, development, and improvement of US Synthetic product and processes. What's in it

For You:

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement benefits package starting day one of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

Respond to experimental manufacturing interruptions dealing with quality, cost, safety, delivery and people Assist floor when running experimental product Respond to and resolve basic research issues concerning R&D specific product, i.e. shipment approval, process changes, redlines, etc. Perform new-cutter experiments assigned by engineers Create experimental records along with modified product specifications that include current revisions and processes specific to the experiment Manufacture new test product for customers to test in the field Participate in research and development and light-weight teams Develop new core R&D ideas Meet with the R&D engineer to discuss status of current experiments, future projects and customer needs Respond to urgent internal customer requests; work flexible hours to accommodate requests Record and analyze data to improve and develop experimental product Perform pre-press operations on all experimental products; gather and order materials, assemble product, etc. Recipe and profile creation/association Assist other engineers and technicians when needed Travel occasionally for trainings and technical meetings Develop or modify existing prints and materials to meet specific customer needs Prepare product and paperwork for in-house and field testing Deal directly with scientists and engineers Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED is required Immigration sponsorship not available for this role Two years at US Synthetic Must be at least an advanced operator or equivalent

Physical Demands:

Stand and sit for eight or more hours Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. Use of safety equipment (Safety glasses, Gloves, Respirator)

Preferred Qualifications:

Computer skills, i.e. R&D Database, MT2, MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Made2Manage, etc. Experience with US Synthetic Manufacturing processes (Assembly/Press preferred) Problem solving skills Organization and interpersonal skills Technical lab experience; technical experience in product testing/evaluation Ability to multitask Attention to detail Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision Six Sigma Machine shop system experience