Job Summary: We are seeking a Junior Technical Research and Development Analyst to conduct material research and analysis, participate in product development projects, and validate product performance. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity for Junior Technical Research and Development Analyst. 2. Focus on research, material analysis, and product development. 3. Technical support and validation of performance and quality. We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and eager to go further! We have an opportunity for a **Junior Technical Research and Development Analyst**, to work at the **Mercur Industrial District Plant** in **Santa Cruz do Sul/RS**. **Working hours:** Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Fridays, from 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Conduct research and analysis of new material alternatives; * Participate in studies and product development projects; * Define technical product characteristics and material specifications for prototyping and validation; * Perform and/or oversee tests and analyses to validate product performance and quality; * Provide technical support to departments involved in product development and improvement. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Product Design, or related fields; * Experience in Product Development, preferably with sewing processes; * Ability to prepare and interpret technical drawings; * Project management skills; * Experience in product cost composition and analysis; * Intermediate Excel proficiency. **Additional Information** **Check out some benefits of joining Mercur:** * 36-hour weekly work schedule; * Health and dental insurance (also for dependents); * Pharmacy reimbursement (also for dependents); * Early childhood education reimbursement; * Education reimbursement; * On-site medical care for employees working at Santa Cruz do Sul plants; * Our lunch is organically based and served in our own cafeteria for employees working at Santa Cruz do Sul plants; * Transportation allowance; * Wellhub; * Birthday and Christmas gifts; * Exclusive discount on Mercur products; * Workplace gymnastics; * Spaces dedicated to holistic health care; * Partnership with SESI, offering access to vaccines, gym, group classes, early childhood education, after-school programs, EJA (Education for Youth and Adults), and leisure facilities (also for dependents). Because we believe that caring for people sustains everything we do. We are a Brazilian industry operating in the **health** and **education** sectors, located in Santa Cruz do Sul (RS), where we employ over 600 people across two plants—one in the city center and another in the industrial district—as well as a sales team operating nationwide. Our sales team operates in various states, allowing us to offer job opportunities across multiple regions of the country. We develop products such as erasers, glues, correction fluids, walkers, canes, thermal bags, crutches, knee braces, and inclusion resources designed for people with disabilities. **Learn more on our website.** Throughout our journey, we have dedicated ourselves to creating increasingly relevant products for people’s lives. To achieve this, we seek talented, passionate individuals who want to go further. **Want to work with us?**