Product Development Technician
High school-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $56k (87 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Test materials and products in a lab, run Instron testing, and support prototype trials
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Why it is interesting. Hands-on materials testing role with Instron lab ownership at a global manufacturer.
Might not be for you. Manufacturing-floor support role, not open-ended R&D; requires 3+ years manufacturing experience.
Core polymer role:Maintains Instron Lab; Tests materials and products in a laboratory environment; Use of mechanical testing equipment, thermocouples, and microscopes
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Quality / Testing
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Role details
What to Expect
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Elizabethtown, KY plant, you will be a
Product Development Technician
.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and follow prototypes and customer samples through production
- Manufacture samples on production and developmental equipment per engineering specifications
- Support commercialization activities by coordinating schedules, following trials, documenting, summarizing and reporting data from the trials
- Work closely with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing operators to support continuous improvement and quality activities in production
- Maintains Instron Lab and historical records
- Tests materials and products in a laboratory environment consistent with engineering specifications
- Perform routine analyses and calculations
- Provide data in various formats per engineer’s requests
- Prioritize tasks to meet goals and deadlines
About You
- High school degree is required; 2 yr technical degree is preferred
- Instron testing and certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience
- Experience in laboratory environment strongly preferred
- Good interpersonal oral and written skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
- Experience with manufacturing and/or laboratory work
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Use of mechanical testing equipment, hand tools, thermocouples, and microscopes
- Problem solving skills
- Good planning, time management, and organizational skills
- A preference to hands on work style
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Pay & Benefits
- Full-Time
- Relocation is not provided
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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