Located in Plymouth, MN
Pay: $55k-$70k/yr
Job Full Description
NEW Opportunity!
We are currently seeking a Jr. R&D Technician in the WEST Metro! This is hands-on, trainee position that is an integral part of our Engineering Team. In this role, you will be supporting the research and development of engineering projects to ensure objectives are met. This role requires a variety of duties that require accuracy, creativity and innovation.
Daytime hours
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in design and development projects for new products, product/process changes and improvements including related prototyping, testing and documentation.
- Create and maintain accurate documentation of product assembly instructions, testing procedures, test reports, quality inspection reports, and shop equipment manuals.
- Execute new product qualification testing and write test reports.
- Coordinate with internal personnel to procure material and equipment for testing.
- Contribute to the improvement of existing products and development of new products through brainstorming sessions with the engineering team.
- Interact as needed with the manufacturing, purchasing and quality control departments.
- Complete accurate and timely preventive maintenance of shop equipment and test fixtures.
- Design, build and operate new fixtures for product life cycle testing.
- Occasionally assist warehouse with truck loading, stock replenishment, toilet assembly, shipping as needed.
- Construct and finish prototype assemblies for evaluation and testing.
- Manage product documentation in the engineering department and in our enterprise resource planning software, execute engineering change orders and update product data.
- Inspect existing products against detailed production drawings and write inspection reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School education required.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing industry, product development or product testing is preferred.
- A strong desire to work in product development and engineering is necessary.
- Familiar with basic drawing layout, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
- Background knowledge in engineering or plastics manufacturing is preferred.
- Some experience with plastic part design is beneficial.
- Demonstrated experience using hand and power tools is essential.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail is necessary.
#3096OS
Plymouth, MN
3096
3021 Harbor Lane North
Suite 209
Plymouth, MN 55447
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