R&D Technician

UFP Industries

Full-time Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
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Location
Selma, Alabama, United States
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced Research Technician to support the growing needs of our R&D Team within Deckorators business. The successful candidate will work closely with the R&D staff to accelerate Product Development Cycle and New Product Introduction. A high degree of initiative and resilience to challenges is expected.

  • Assist in expanding non-destructive testing capabilities of composite building materials.
  • Conduct testing on product properties including standard QC tests as well as specialized non-QC tests.
  • Develop in depth understanding of equipment and processes, troubleshooting and addressing issues.
  • Assist in a phase or key part of a project by analyzing processes, products, or equipment against desired results, including formulation characterization and process optimization.
  • Utilize pilot, lab scale, and production scale extrusion equipment to generate and process prototypes for further testing.
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    Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
    • Date Posted
      July 08, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 17, 2026