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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 64 days Numat's roles stay open a median of 14 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Numat's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Numat
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-06
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Numat's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Numat.
About this role
The R&D Process Development Engineer at Numat will engage in hands-on experimental work to advance the development of new materials into commercial products. Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments to reduce variability, analyzing data to understand product quality attributes, and supporting the operation of pilot processing equipment. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn and contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Numat as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, materials, or mechanical engineering, or a related physical science
- R&D experience highly preferred (internship, co-op, or industry role)
- Demonstrated self-direction with evidence of owning projects
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Genuine interest in hands-on experimental work
- Clear communication and organizational skills
Nice to have
- Exposure to nonwovens, textiles, membranes, lamination, or coating
- Familiarity with DOE/data-analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Python)
- Willingness to travel occasionally to external production and testing partners
What you get
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Family Health, Dental, Vision
- Flexible PTO
- FSA Benefits
- 401K Savings Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
Worth weighing
- No salary figure provided
- Position not eligible for immigration support or visa sponsorship
- Role involves physical demands such as lifting and prolonged standing
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Listed by Numat on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-06. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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