Research and Development Supervisor jobs in Waukegan, IL

HOERBIGER Rotary Solutions, Deublin Company, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our team. As a Principal Engineer - Research and Development at Deublin, you will be at the forefront of the design and development of advanced products, technologies, processes, and systems. This role involves cutting-edge research in the field of tribology. Your expertise in design and research will be instrumental in driving the success of critical projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency. As a key member of our R&D team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and play a central role in shaping the future of our company's technological advancements. Development projects could range from Rotating Unions to Sliprings, condition monitoring to integrated systems and any future opportunities.

This position is located at our Waukegan location and works in the office four days per week with one day per week remote. Position requires up to 10% travel, both domestic and international.

Essential Responsibilities

• Research Planning: Identifying areas of potential research and establishing objectives and goals for R&D projects.
• Literature Review: Conducting thorough literature reviews to understand existing research and technologies related to the project.
• Experimental Design: Designing experiments and methodologies to test hypotheses and gather data. Design test stands capable of running required experiments and run all required experiments.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collecting data from experiments, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions to inform decision-making.
• Innovation and Idea Generation: Coming up with new ideas, innovations, and solutions to improve existing products or develop new ones.
• Prototyping: Creating prototypes or proof-of-concept models to demonstrate the feasibility of a new product or technology.
• Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineers, designers, and marketing professionals, to ensure effective R&D integration into the product development process.
• Intellectual Property: Identifying and protecting valuable intellectual property through patents or other means.
• Project Management: Overseeing R&D projects, setting timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Market and Technology Trends Analysis: Staying up to date with industry trends, market demands, and emerging technologies to guide future R&D efforts.

• Masters degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Strong Technical Background: A solid understanding of the technical principles and concepts relevant to Tribology and Mechanical Seals. Working experience in Tribology required.
• Product Development: 10 years in product development/research and development
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions to guide decision-making.
• Problem-Solving: An aptitude for identifying challenges and finding creative and innovative solutions.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: The ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Project Management: Skills in planning, organizing, and executing R&D projects effectively.
• Adaptability: Being able to adjust to changing priorities and new challenges that may arise during the research process.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and precision in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Depending on the industry, awareness of relevant regulations and compliance requirements may be necessary.
• Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine passion for exploration, learning, and pushing the boundaries of current knowledge.
• Willing and physically able to travel (fly/drive) both domestic and international up to 10% of time.

Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility. Deublin follows the Toyota Production System philosophy incorporating lean manufacturing, pull systems, kanban systems, and continuous improvement throughout the organization to further push Deublin ahead of its competition as a world-leading manufacturing company.

Deublin Company offers a stable, team-based environment with opportunity for advancement. Our robust benefits package includes: 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching contributions, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage and Life/AD&D Insurance, FSA & HSA, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance.

HOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.