Senior Technician

We are seeking a Senior Technician to join our Industrial Forming R&D group at Fuchs Lubricants Co., located in Harvey, IL. The successful candidate will support the formulation, testing, and improvement of forming fluids and lubricants for industrial forming applications.

The role involves carrying out assigned laboratory work with technical guidance, building formulation and testing knowledge, and contributing to product development and technical problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or a Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience in a technical role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing laboratory blends and conducting physical, chemical, and performance testing of forming fluids and raw materials using established procedures and agreed test plans.
• Recording and summarizing experimental results, identifying trends or unexpected findings, and discussing conclusions and next steps with the project lead.
• Supporting formulation improvements and investigations of product or manufacturing issues; contributing ideas and evaluating raw materials with guidance.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), or a Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience in a technical role. A degree in Chemistry is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of chemical concepts, laboratory procedures, and testing; willingness to develop expertise in forming fluid formulations and raw materials.
• Ability to conduct hands-on laboratory experiments safely and systematically, following established procedures and seeking guidance for unfamiliar or complex work.
• Accurate record keeping and technical documentation skills, including a well-organized laboratory notebook and traceable experimental results.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to use a systematic approach to routine technical problems and communicate findings clearly.
• Self-motivated and able to complete assigned routine work independently after training, while seeking technical review and escalating unexpected results.
• Ability to organize and analyze experimental data, summarize conclusions, and present results to the technical group.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including Excel for organizing data and preparing charts; willingness to learn digital R&D tools.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, 401(k), life insurance, LTD, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire's experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.