Development Technician

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Utilizes production and/or development equipment in sample preparation activities.
• Operates all equipment in a safe and clean manner.
• Captures data from assigned experiments and provides appropriate feedback to development engineers.
• Aids engineering in process recipe development, prototype manufacturing, and transfer to production activities.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspection of products, collects and interprets inspection reports, and suggests process adjustments as necessary.
• Supports engineering in troubleshooting problems by investigating product defects, identifying mold problems, and initiating/implementing process improvements.
• Aids development team in areas such as design-for-manufacturing, planning, time/cost estimates, material handling, assembly, design/creation of custom test rigs, running custom parts tests, capturing and reporting data.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree in engineering technology and/or technician certificate desired.
• 0-5 years of technical experience in manufacturing and/or related product development.
• Experienced with basic lab equipment and analytical measuring instruments (calipers, scales, etc.).
• Ability to follow multi-step procedures.
• Working knowledge of product line specific equipment and processes.
• Basic knowledge of testing equipment.
• General mechanical aptitude to perform routine cleaning & maintenance and occasional troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated initiative; a self-starter.
• Experience in safely handling chemicals.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment such as eye, ear and foot protection.
• Proficient in MS Office – Excel, Word.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T preferred.
• Experience working in a production and/or engineering environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate as part of a cross-functional team.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (46-100%)
• Sitting Occasionally (16-45%)
• Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistance
• Carrying Up to 25lbs without assistance
• Walking Frequently (46-100%)
• Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
• Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses
• Mental Requirements:
• Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)
• Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact
• Supervise Rarely (0-15%)
• Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)
• Organize Frequently (46-100%)
• Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)
• Communication Frequently (46-100%)

Job Environment

• Noises Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment)
• Fumes Exposure Occasionally (16-45%)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401k savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance