Research Development Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Research Development Engineer in the engineering industry primarily focuses on designing, implementing, and improving various technologies, products, or processes. They are responsible for conducting rigorous research and development (R&D) experiments, drafting detailed reports on the findings, and developing prototypes for new product versions. Utilizing their deep understanding of engineering principles, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions and enhance existing systems, ensuring they adhere to the industry's quality and safety standards.

Essential skills for a Research Development Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and technical skills. Proficiency in specialized software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or SolidWorks is often required. Having a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the ability to interpret technical diagrams is also crucial. Engineers should have a bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline, with Professional Engineer (PE) certification being a significant advantage. Prior to becoming a Research Development Engineer, one may hold roles such as Junior Engineer, Design Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Tooling Development Engineer

  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 3 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...

Senior Engineer, Research and Development

  • Artemas, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Artemas, PA
  • 4 days ago

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical...

AI/ML - Applied Research Engineer, Machine Translation

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago

AI/ML - Applied Research Engineer, Machine Translation Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,United States Machine Learning and AI Would you like to play a critical part in the next revolution of human-computer...

Research and Development Engineer

  • University Park, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 4 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

Senior Research Engineer II/Team Leader - CertainTeed Roofing

  • Malvern, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 5 days ago

Senior Research Engineer II/Team Leader - CertainTeed Roofing WHY DO WE NEED YOU? Saint-Gobain CertainTeed R D center is looking for driven, talented, and experienced lead researcher to join our...

Electrical/ Electronic Research and Development Engineer

  • University Park, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 6 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

Systems Research and Development Engineers

  • University Park, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 11 days ago

Reference #: REQ_...APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process....

Acoustics and Vibrations Research and Development Engineer (Staff)

  • State College, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 11 days ago

Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineer, or Acoustics preferred....

Associate Process Research Engineer-Scale Up and Development

  • Williamsport, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 12 days ago

Associate Process Research Engineer-Scale Up and Development locations US - Williamsport,PA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R52244 Associate Process Research...

Acoustics and Vibrations Research and Development Engineer (Staff)

  • University Park, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 13 days ago

Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineer, or Acoustics preferred....

DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer

  • State College, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 18 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

Global Packaging Development Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago

Who You Are Bachelors, but preferably Master's Degree, in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another relevant field 3+ years of industrial experience...

Systems Research and Development Engineer

  • State College, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 20 days ago

Penn State University Talent Acquisition Systems Research and Development Engineer in University Park , Pennsylvania Reference #: REQ_... APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE...

New Product Development Engineer

  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 21 days ago

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's...

Tooling Development Engineer

  • Portersville, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Portersville, PA
  • 22 days ago

Description Summary: Responsible for engineering support for existing and new plastic injection tooling for the Garden Furniture Business Unit in Keter's Portersville / Adams Manufacturing...

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Research Development Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Research Development Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Highest Education Level

Research Development Engineers in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.4%
Master's Degree
33.3%
Doctorate Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
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 Development Engineers in Pennsylvania
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%



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