SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Overview

Job Title : Senior Technologist, Product Development (Research and Development)

Location : Orrville, OH

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (minimum 60% in-office, based on business needs) with up to 25% travel

About The Role

As a Senior Technologist in Product Development , you will leverage your scientific and engineering expertise, along with years of experience, to lead product development and qualification efforts for small- to medium-complexity business initiatives. This hands-on role spans the lab, pilot plant, manufacturing floor, and consumer-facing settings. Senior Technologists work independently to design and execute experiments, generate and analyze accurate data, and identify critical observations. You may also provide direction to others and lead cross-functional technical teams to advance projects from concept through execution.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute test plans independently, generating reproducible and reliable data across lab, pilot, and plant settings.
• Summarize key findings, identify unexpected results, and recommend next steps. Investigate problems and discrepancies with minimal external guidance.
• Lead technical readiness for small- to medium-complexity initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate results clearly to supervisors, project members, and leadership through presentations, reports, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate effectively across disciplines, functions, and with external vendors.
• Provide mentorship and occasional direction to other technologists or technical staff.
• Support the broader R&D team with additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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