R&D Technician - Full Time

Description:

Reports to the Director of R&D. Sets up test equipment and conducts routine tests.  Records and organizes test results.  Under general direction, performs assignments which include and are not limited to taking a concept from sketch to shop ready prints and collaborating with the R&D team on product and equipment development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Following direction to create prototype drawings using SolidWorks EPDM software
  • Determine material needs
  • Produce shop ready prints
  • Check work
  • Present prints to Engineering manager for shop schedule
  • Present BOM to Material Coordinator
• Organize files according to design SOPs
• Fabricate prototype
• Assemble prototype
• Test success of prototype at agreed intervals
• Implement changes/improvements
• Test success of changes/improvements to prototype
• Regularly collect, organize, prepare written reports and discuss test results with Director of R&D/R&D Engineer
• Aid department(s) during transfer of equipment and knowledge from R&D to engineering

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years’ experience in SolidWorks PDM for drawing parts and assemblies
• Reading assembly drawings
• R&D at Manufacturer especially packaging industry and with flexible web handling
• R&D or R&M in various industries with mechanical devices
• Computer and internet experience: organizing files, email, researching parts and mechanical methods to solve problems
• Tinkerer, mechanical aptitude and experience working hands on with tools
• Experience solving mechanical problems that have resulted in granted patents

For full job description or to apply email here or call 610-367-6282 ext 103.