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Job Title


Sr. R&D Technician


Company : FUCHS PETROLUB SE


Location : Harvey, Australia


Created : 2026-04-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

FUCHS is the world''s largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business. Location Harvey, IL, US, 60426 Salary Competitive salary range: $64,000 - $74,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Within the OEM/Automotive Fluids R&D group, we develop cutting-edge lubricants for a diverse range of vehiclesfrom everyday passenger cars to high-performance off-road racing machines. Beyond innovation, we provide critical technical expertise to our partners in Product Management, Sales, and Quality. Reporting to the R&D Group Leader, the successful candidate will drive team success by formulating and testing nextgeneration automotive fluids. We are seeking a proactive, handson selfstarter who stays ahead of industry trends and fosters strong collaborative relationships across our Technical, Quality Control, and Operations departments. Qualifications Master in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or Bachelor with a minimum of two years experience working in a technical role. A degree in Chemistry is preferred. Familiar with lab procedures and testing. Able to conduct handson laboratory experiments and tests in an organized and safe manner. Enjoys working in the laboratory and thrives in a dynamic and demanding environment. Excellent record keeping and documenting skills, such as maintaining a wellorganized lab notebook. Strong problemsolving, interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. Selfmotivated and able to work independently. Ability to organize and summarize results and present them to the technical group. Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience in product development and product modifications is preferred. Benefits Compensation package includes an excellent salary and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at us/en/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v). #J-18808-Ljbffr