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R&D Associate – Polymer Materials
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midland, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 35 - 35
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
23 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
On-Board PMO is hiring an R&D Associate
Midland MI
For immediate consideration please send your resume to
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located
Midland MI
For immediate consideration please send your resume to
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located
Overview: On-Board PMO is well known for complex program solutions whether the need is in Production Operations Product Processing Packaging Warehousing & Logistics Contract Manufacturing or Plant Management; On-Board has the infrastructure and experience to provide world-class service. We are supporting the world leader in thermal interface materials which keep electronics cool along with inductive components preserving signal integrity.
Position Details:
Title: R&D Associate
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Midland MI
Shift: 1st Shift
Benefits: 401K Dental insurance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Vision Insurance PTO
Compensation: $35
Responsibilities
The R&D Associate will support research and development activities involving material characterization testing sample preparation and laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate benchtop test equipment to characterize a variety of material properties and conduct reliability testing.
- Learn and become proficient in a variety of laboratory tests processes and procedures.
- Complete assigned work accurately and in a timely manner.
- Apply scientific reasoning to troubleshoot and solve basic problems.
- Use hand tools for sample preparation and projects involving hardware modification or fabrication.
- Collect organize and compile data from laboratory testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members on R&D projects.
- Maintain the laboratory including proper sample labeling organization and waste disposal.
- Maintain verify and calibrate designated laboratory equipment.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing techniques equipment hardware or software.
- Bachelors degree in engineering science or a related discipline preferred.
- Formulation experience involving polymer composite matrices is highly preferred.
- Experience with data acquisition and data management.
- Ability to troubleshoot characterization and application equipment.
- Background or experience with silicones and related testing methodologies is beneficial.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn and apply new technical skills.
- Strong scientific and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English.
Apply Today!
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting Professional Engineering Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle DE and Wake Forest NC. On-Boards Mission is to provide Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people work processes and technology to meet our clients expectations in a Safe Responsible and Dependable manner.
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion sex national origin age disability or genetics.
JD# 26-01488
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
On-Board Companies - Full service Engineering, Construction, Program Management and Staffing services. A Family owned company offering 41 years of experience.
