Development Engineer

Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen is an innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, and sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
The Development Engineer reports to a Lead Engineer and has the responsibility to work on the development and implementation of novel technologies related to Emission Controls and Filtration as well as other cross-functional disciplines.
Responsibilities:

• Develops innovative solutions to complex problems and solicits creative concepts from other technical specialists for both process and product development
• Set up equipment, perform laboratory procedures, make measurements, and prepare samples per specific assignment with moderate supervision.
• Become proficient in the operation of equipment, analytical instruments, and procedures/techniques.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date lab books and records.
• Prepare charts and graphs to summarize data and experiments.
• Actively participate in housekeeping and safety.
• Develops, coordinates, directs and participates in assigned product development projects
• Designs and conducts experiments to prove the feasibility of new process concepts. Designs and manages fabrication of prototype equipment as required
• Provides bench, laboratory, pilot and production plant field trial for process development projects
• Provide recommendations for safe equipment operation and appropriate application of available technology
• Leads cross-functional teams, utilizing strong communication techniques
• Perform sampling and testing on as as as-needed basis to support manufacturing and R&D efforts.
• Use team-oriented interpersonal skills to achieve team objectives
• Support the introduction of new technology concepts in order to improve and/or change current processes.
• Travel May be Required
• Compensation Range: 60-100k

Qualifications:

• BS degree or equivalent, preferably in chemistry, materials science, or engineering.
• Experience with CAD and Engineering Design is a plus.
• Laboratory/analytical equipment experience preferred
• Basic math, language and writing skills.
• Good communication and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)