Junior R&D Engineer at Human Technologies, Inc – Lincolnton, North Carolina

Position Title: Junior R&D Engineer

Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina

Professional Direct Hire

Description: HTI is seeking a Junior R&D Engineer for a client in the textile/nonwoven industry. This role will focus on the design, development, and testing of new technical nonwoven products while supporting cross-functional teams in bringing new materials and applications to market. This position is Direct Hire with a salary range of $65,000 – $75,000 depending on experience.
What They Offer:

• Full benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401k Match
  (Start day 1)
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Hands-on experience in innovative textile and nonwoven product development
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced R&D engineers and technical leaders
• Career growth within a global technical textiles organization
  

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Polymer, Textile, Materials Science, or related engineering field
• 0–3 years of R&D, laboratory, or product development experience (internships or co-ops may qualify)
• Textile or nonwoven industry exposure preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge of laboratory testing methods and analytical equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document experiments and technical findings clearly
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools

What Your Role Will Look Like:
The Junior R&D Engineer will assist in developing and testing new materials and products while supporting senior engineers throughout the product development process.

• Assist with the design and development of technical nonwoven products
• Support laboratory testing, experimentation, and documentation of results
• Help evaluate new raw materials and product applications
• Track and document development milestones and testing data
• Assist with raw material qualification and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support production and operations teams with technical testing and analysis
• Provide technical support to internal teams including sales and procurement when needed
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist with reporting findings
• Follow all safety protocols and laboratory procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

About HTI
Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI) has been a trusted partner since 1999, collaborating with leading companies to deliver tailored solutions for workforce management, development, and retention. HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V/SO.
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