Senior Research Engineer

​​Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. 

 

But what sets us apart? Our people. 

 

We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

 

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Senior Research Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

 

Responsibilities:

• Testing parts, samples, and materials – may include mechanical, analytical, and chemical testing; for example, tensile testing, leak testing, burst testing, cycle testing, impact testing, flow testing, and more
• Visual inspection, microscopy analysis, and quantitative analysis, including statistical analysis methods.  
• Creating final reports for tests, investigations, and research projects. 
• Presenting the results with communications tailored to various audiences, including internal and external customers and the internal technical community.  
• Development of test and research methods, including the implementation of ASTM and ISO standards. 
• Maintaining a safe working environment and implementing safety improvements within the lab.   
• Ensuring safe handling of chemicals, including proper chemical storage & chemical waste disposal.  
• Researching relevant topics and pursuing technologies related to business goals and strategies.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

Qualifications:

 

Basic Requirements:

• 7+ years of lab experience within plastic or metal manufacturers, or relevant industries or academic institutions, laboratories, medical devices, pharmaceuticals handling equipment with a Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Science fields including Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical engineering or an equivalent degree or 10+ years of similar lab experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field.
• Clear oral and written communication skills. 
• Good understanding of the scientific method & ability to educate others about scientific method. 
• Experience in problem-solving methods & ability to conduct problem-solving projects. 
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.  
• Exhibits technical leadership and project management skills in the organization.  
• This role may require up to 5% travel. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Preferred Skills:

• 8+ years of lab experience in both industry and academia
• Ability to operate all the following test devices and to analyze the data: FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM, EDS, XRF & ability to educate/train others in these methods.  
• Ability to operate and understand DMA testing including interpretation of test data, creep analysis, time-temperature superposition, etc. and teaching others.  
• Experience in supporting technology development and/or research projects that impact business, being familiar with technology road maps.   
• Experienced in chemical testing knowledge, and ability to safely use a fume hood.  
• FTIR and XRF analysis knowledge with interpretation skills and method development. 
• SEM and EDS knowledge with interpretation skills and method development. 
• Very good understanding of thermal analysis – DCS, TGA and DMA altogether.  
• Expertise material characterization – surface analysis, residual stress testing, chemical compatibility. 
• Familiar with plastic joining technolog