Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Research and Development (R&D) Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for creating and implementing new technologies, processes, and equipment to enhance production efficiency, quality and safety. They conduct extensive research, perform simulations and experiments, and analyze data to develop innovative solutions or improvements to existing manufacturing systems. R&D Engineers work closely with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects, from conceptualization to production. They also ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Important skills for an R&D Engineer include a strong foundation in engineering principles, proficiency in using relevant software and technology, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team. They should also possess excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and attention to detail. Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) can be beneficial, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is typically required. Prior roles that could lead to an R&D Engineer position in the manufacturing engineering industry may include roles as a Manufacturing Engineer, a Process Engineer, or a Design Engineer.

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What your background should look like: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's Degree preferred Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in mechanical busbar design, power shelf/...

Remote Work

R&D Engineer II - Remote U.S. Based

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Requisition #: 16897 Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between...

Remote Work

Research & Development Engineer

  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago

This position can be filled as either a non-tenure Research Faculty or a Research and Development Engineer....

Acoustics and Vibrations Research and Development Engineer (Staff)

  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are searching for a Research and Development Engineer to join our Acoustics Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University....

Sr. Principal Advanced Package Development Engineer

  • Allentown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 6 days ago

The person must be skillful in one or more of the following areas: mechanical design, thermal design, optical design, and knowledgeable in statistics....

R&D Engineer II (MAPDL Material Modeling)

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 7 days ago

Strong foundation in computational mechanics and nonlinear finite element analysis. Proficient in Fortran and/or C/C++, Python, and modern software development tools....

Supplier Development Engineer II

  • Shippensburg, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Shippensburg, PA
  • 18 days ago

and Manufacturing engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet process and product requirement; Support the Quality Organization...

R&D Engineer II

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 19 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Applied Optics, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or...

Senior Research Engineer, Process Technology Development R&D

  • Hershey, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 19 days ago

Engineering, or a related engineering field with 4-6 years of related experience or a MS degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related...

Navigation Research and Development Engineer

  • University Park, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 20 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join our Strategic Navigation team of The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State and located...

R&D Engineer (Post-Processing and Graphics)

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 21 days ago

Requisition #: 17004 Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between...

R&D Engineer II (Solid Mechanics/ HPC)

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 27 days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field....

Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

  • United, PA
  • 28 days ago
  • United, PA
  • 28 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and minimum of 10 years of proven Supplier Quality or a mixture with Quality Assurance experience in...

Tooling Development Engineer

  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 28 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 28 days ago

About the Role Location United States of America Pennsylvania Mount Pleasant Remote vs. Office Office/Site only Company Siemens Energy, Inc. Organization Gas Services Business Unit Service North...

R&D Engineer

  • West Chester, PA
  • 29 days ago
  • West Chester, PA
  • 29 days ago

Experience and proficiency using parametric solid modeling and CAD software (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, etc.) required....

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Salary for Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Research and Development Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Research and Development Engineers in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.9%
Master's Degree
33.1%
Doctorate Degree
11.8%
Associate's Degree
4.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research and Development Engineers in Pennsylvania
2-4 years
42.5%
8-10 years
16.8%
4-6 years
15.3%
1-2 years
8.9%
Less than 1 year
6.1%
6-8 years
5.8%
10+ years
4.6%



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