Product Development Engineer Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) | Lawrenceville, GAJoin a company where innovation, sustainability, and product development come together. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is a leading manufacturer of thermal media products and a recognized leader in environmental conservation. As part of the global Ricoh family, REI combines a strong tradition of innovation, community involvement, and responsible business practices with a commitment to developing industry-leading products. We are seeking a Product Development Engineer with at least 2 years of Research & Development experience to join our growing Industrial Media Solutions (IMS) team. This role offers the opportunity to lead product development initiatives from concept through commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for customers and emerging markets. If you thrive in a laboratory environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a direct impact on product performance and manufacturing processes, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do: As a Product Development Engineer, you will:
Drive Innovation & Product Development:
Design and develop new products and product enhancements by researching materials, optimizing processes, and developing formulations that meet customer and market needs.
Identify opportunities for product innovation, performance improvements, and cost reduction.
Conduct patent reviews to support product and formulation development efforts.
Lead R&D Projects:
Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate products, materials, coatings, and formulations.
Research, source, and qualify new raw materials for future product development initiatives.
Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines and objectives.
Support Manufacturing & Commercialization:
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to successfully scale products from laboratory development to production.
Lead pilot-scale and production-scale trials, analyze performance data, and establish process specifications.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure successful product implementation.
Solve Technical Challenges:
Investigate production, process, and customer application issues.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability.
Provide technical expertise during new product launches and commercialization efforts.
Communicate Technical Findings:
Analyze and interpret experimental and process data.
Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, customers, and leadership teams.
Create and maintain product specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical reports, and development documentation.
Qualifications:
Required 2-3 years' experience in research and development is required. Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment. Strong project management and organizational skills 1-2 years: Strong analytical, math and problem solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute projects within established timelines. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
Experience in thermal media industry, web handling, paper, silicone coating and adhesive coating technology is preferred. Basic knowledge of the non-durable product supply chain and thermal media-related industries, such as printers and ink. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
