Rangeview, Inc.

Overview

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America, focusing on reinventing critical production through advanced software, deep automation, and breakthroughs in materials science. As an R&D Specialist, you will work hands-on with the materials R&D team in a dynamic research and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab and production spaces as clean, organized environments.
• Execute detailed test plans, including material formulation, testing, and equipment configuration.
• Run and maintain a variety of equipment, including 3D printers, mixers, and analytical instruments.
• Prepare materials, samples, and equipment required for experimental work.
• Create detailed documentation of test results, observations, process parameters, and deviations.
• Support engineers and scientists during experimental execution and process development.
• Contribute observations and information from test execution to R&D team discussions.
• Propose and autonomously execute tests that support R&D team goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment or process issues as they arise.
• Support lab setup, organization, equipment maintenance, cleaning, labeling, inventory, and operational readiness.
• Perform necessary hands-on work to keep R&D testing moving, including occasional late-night store runs.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, research, laboratory, testing, or R&D environment.
• Experience working directly with laboratory tools, technical equipment, production equipment, or experimental processes.
• Ability to follow detailed test plans, procedures, work instructions, or experimental protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Strong documentation habits with the ability to accurately record observations, results, parameters, and deviations.
• Familiarity with laboratory tools such as analytical equipment, scales, and pipettes.
• Strong hands-on ability and comfort working directly with tools and equipment.
• Ability to notice when something looks wrong during a test or process and communicate or troubleshoot appropriately.
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving R&D environment.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• Must be able to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be comfortable performing physical, hands-on, and occasionally repetitive work.