R&D Technician

Job Summary

The R&D Technician is responsible for supporting engineers and scientists in new product development, material testing, and process improvement for plastic manufacturing processes such as injection molding and extrusion. The role involves conducting experiments, operating trial machines, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Trials

• Assist in conducting trials for new product development using pilot or production machines (extrusion / injection molding).
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives.

2. Material & Product Testing

• Perform physical and chemical testing on plastic samples, including:

• Tensile testing

• Melt Flow Index (MFI) testing
• Density testing
• Aging tests

3. Laboratory Equipme...