Entry Level R D Engineer Jobs
New grad r d engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship record can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Nokia, Formlabs, and nVent hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Kelly is hiring a R&D/TS&D Technician for a 12 - month Contract role with one of our prestigious clients based out in Freeport TX 77541.
Job Title: R&D/TS&D Technician
Location: Freeport TX 77541
Employment Type: 12 + month long term contract
Pay rate: $19 - $21.74/hr
SUMMARY
Provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies.
Provides technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and or product or process research.
In this role, you will be using your prior related experience, job-related training, or vocational training to complete routine activities.
You will need to have basic technical or administrative skills to follow the established and approved work processes.
You will need to understand how these assigned duties relate to other jobs within your workgroup and be able to exchange basic technical information with other team members.
It is your responsibility to use standard operating procedures and or analytical scientific methods to address defined and straightforward problems.
You must have the ability to select solutions from established options to resolve typical administrative, data organization, and data coordination problems.
You will be accountable for managing your own assigned workload with no additional supervisory responsibilities.
* Your performance impacts the quality of your own work as well as your team’s work. You will receive close to moderate level of supervision and guidance in this role.
Responsibilities
Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role:
1) Works as part of a team in a laboratory supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening and commercializing new products and process
2) Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data
3) Prepares for and independently performs standard and some non-routine procedures using relevant equipment and instruments, for which activities may include sample or materials preparations, equipment setup and or configurations, and proper handling and disposal of waste materials that may be generated from experimental activities
4) Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments
5) Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments or machinery, and troubleshoots faulty equipment effects repairs or initiates repair processes as appropriate
6) Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering purchasing procedures
7) Promptly and effectively communicates issues to Technology Leader or lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution
8) Actively participate in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics
The employee will be expected to attend monthly safety meetings and participate in a safety committee and adhere to quality standards applicable to business. Under the supervision of lab personnel, duties of the job includes: accurate data entry of quality results, inventory management, RCRA waste training, and lab support to successfully advance research projects. The applicant must have effective communication skills, can efficiently use Microsoft Office, demonstrate the ability to work independently with little supervision (once fully trained), assist and collaborate with other lab technicians to maintain team productivity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Post secondary education with a minimum of 20 hrs. in science related courses + relative work experience required (Local requirements may vary).
A minimum of an Associates degree in a science related discipline Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and 1 year of relevant work experience or high school diploma GED and 3 years of relevant work experience.
* This job works closely with a number of research scientists to provide synthetic and analytical chemistry, material, and equipment support on key research and development projects.
If you believe you are a good fit for this opportunity, please submit your application through the job posting link. We also encourage you to share references if you have them.
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Entry Level R D Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level r d engineer job?
Employers hiring entry level r d engineers look for hands-on project work, coursework in relevant engineering disciplines, and familiarity with lab or prototyping tools. A senior capstone project, undergraduate research, or a technical internship gives you a concrete edge. Tailor your resume to highlight problem-solving contributions and any exposure to testing, design, or iteration processes rather than listing courses alone.
Which companies hire entry level r d engineers?
Companies hiring entry level r d engineers right now include Nokia, Formlabs, and nVent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including large manufacturers, technology firms, and research-focused startups that build dedicated pipelines for new engineers.
Are there remote entry level r d engineer jobs?
Yes, though most r d engineer roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the lab and prototyping work involved. About 15% of entry level r d engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so filtering by work setting when you search will help you find options that match your situation.
Are these new grad r d engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior r d engineer roles alongside other entry level positions. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level r d engineers?
Entry Level r d engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they run active product development cycles and rely on a steady flow of junior engineers to support research, testing, and early-stage design work.