Research Engineer

West Henrietta, NY
Full Time
Client Opportunity - REMADE Institute
Manager/Supervisor
Research Engineer
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Rochester, NY, REMADE℠ is a 170+ member public-private partnership funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMTO) with an initial investment of $140 million. REMADE is the only national institute focused entirely on developing innovative technologies to accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy. In partnership with industry, academia, trade organizations, and national laboratories, REMADE enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials. For more information about REMADE (Reducing EMbodied Energy And Decreasing Emissions), visit www.remadeinstitute.org.
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the development and administration of state grant programs that support the creation of technologies to expand the waste tire market and fund demonstration projects aimed at increasing the use of waste tires. This role is vital for driving innovation and fostering sustainable solutions for waste tire management throughout New York State and beyond. The successful candidate will manage these grant programs, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide the development of both technology initiatives and demonstration projects focused on expanding the use of waste tires.
In addition to managing the tire recycling program, the research engineer will support the broader mission of the Institute by fostering relationships with stakeholders in industry, academia, and government, conducting research on market trends, opportunities, and barriers to new technologies, assisting in the preparation of proposals for securing government or private funding, and contributing to other Institute initiatives as needed.

This job is based in the Rochester, NY office.

Salary Range:  $75k to $90k

Primary Responsibilities
  • Development and oversight of a state-funded grant program for waste tire management and the expansion of recycling markets. This includes designing and administering the grant application process, establishing criteria and evaluating proposals, and overseeing the selection and contracting of recipients.
  • Establish clear objectives, timelines, and milestones for grant recipients. Monitor progress and ensure that projects remain within scope, budget, and timeframe. Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary to evaluate project outcomes and compliance.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to applicants and stakeholders, ensuring that the proposed technologies or solutions meet industry needs and demonstrate feasibility, scalability, and sustainability.
  • Submit all necessary reporting to state and regulatory bodies. Ensure all activities comply with state laws, regulations, and grant guidelines.
  • Build strong relationships and promote engagement with stakeholders from industry, academia, and government agencies.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practices in the rubber and tire recycling industry.
  • Conduct online research to identify market trends, evaluate market opportunities and identify technical, economic, environmental and institutional barriers to the implementation and deployment of new technologies relevant to building a circular economy
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals to obtain government and/or private funding of new projects or initiatives
  • Assist in other Institute deliverables as needed

Required Skills and Experience
        • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Markets for recycled products, preferably rubber
  • Technologies for tire recycling
  • Rubber formulations and manufacturing processes
  • Regulations governing waste tire disposal
  • Familiarity with New York State businesses involved in tire disposal, recycling, and related activities
  • Experience working with federal and/or state agencies, with a preference for candidates who have managed government-funded grant programs
  • Project management experience with technical projects in a research environment preferred
  • Capable of conducting technology assessments for new and emerging technologies using tools such as technoeconomic analysis, net energy analysis, Lifecyle analysis, and market opportunity analysis.
  • Benchmarking of new or emerging technology relative to the state-of-the-art
  • Ability to systematically analyze complex, technology centric problems, identify technical, economic, market, and institutional barriers to the adoption of emerging technologies, and develop and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily understand
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Grant writing experience a plus
  • The applicant should have a total of 5+ years of related experience.

Educational Experience          
  • Bachelor’s Degree required in engineering or other technical related field
The REMADE Institute does not discriminate in the screening or submission of candidates on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or other protected status.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
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