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