Innovation Prototyping & Validation Technician

Adrian Steel Company; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical / Health Savings Account

Dental

Teladoc

Group Life

Short / Long Term Disability

Health & Wellness Programs

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Adrian Steel Company is seeking an Innovation Prototype and Validation Technician to drive the design and validation of new cargo management solutions in Adrian, Michigan. You will produce prototypes, assemble mechanical and electrical systems, and program TruTops Boost to support an active innovation pipeline.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CAD proficiency, experience with sheet metal fabrication, and strong communication, initiative, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Competency in sheet metal fabrication including press brake, laser, and welding.
• Proficient with common industry tools (drills, wrenches, screwdrivers).
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce prototypes from work requests to support the Innovation pipeline, including welding, laser, press brake, punch, light manual machining and painting.
• Program machines using TruTops Boost.
• Identify opportunities for manufacturing process improvements and cost reductions.
• Assemble/install mechanical products and prototypes for validation.
• Assemble/install electrical products and prototypes for validation.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and consumables.
• Maintain 5S practices in the Innovation Center.
• Support conceptual design work to drive innovation.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Initiative

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Customer centricity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAD proficiency

Proficiency in TruTops Boost programming

Tools

TruTops Boost

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adrian Steel Company is seeking an Innovation Prototype and Validation Technician to drive the design and validation of new cargo management solutions in Adrian, Michigan. You will produce prototypes, assemble mechanical and electrical systems, and program TruTops Boost to support an active innovation pipeline.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CAD proficiency, experience with sheet metal fabrication, and strong communication, initiative, and teamwork.