Prototype & Validation Technician

Stanley Black and Decker; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Troy, MI is seeking an onsite Prototype & Validation Technician. You will execute validation methods, support prototype parts, document results, and communicate with engineering. Proficiency with mills, lathes, Haas CNC, and MasterCAM is essential. AutoCAD experience and 3+ years of machining are preferred.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong team culture with growth opportunities in a global leader setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in machine tool tech.
• 3+ years machining with mills/lathes/hand tools.
• Familiarity with GD&T and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute product validation to establish performance criteria.
• Support prototype parts for validation via machining and troubleshooting.
• Document validation thoroughly using DVF and DVP&Rs.
• Communicate feasibility and markups to design/engineering teams.
• Operate manual mills/lathes and maintain Hass CNC 3-Axis mill.
• Program using MasterCAM and weld MIG/TIG components.
• Understand GD&T, ECN, and ERP systems.
• Assist systems manufacturing and repair teams as needed.
• Support field equipment performance resolution.
• Contribute to critical projects and timely completion.

Skills

Machining experience

AutoCAD

MIG/TIG welding

Technical writing

Automotive/Industrial

Education

Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Hass CNC 3-Axis mill

MasterCAM

Job description

Troy, MI, United States

Full time

REQ-1000051154

Prototype & Validation Technician - Onsite

Troy, MI, USA

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Prototype & Validation Technician you’ll be part of our SWS Engineering team working as an onsite employee. You’ll get to:

• Executes product validation methodology to establish performance criteria and ensures all requirements are met.

• Support prototype parts for validation purposes via machining and troubleshooting of designs.

• Documents all product validation thoroughly and accurately via DVF and DVP&Rs.

• Ability to concisely communicate with design/engineering team feasibility and mark-ups/redlines.

• Skilled in manual machine operation (vertical mill, lathe, surface grinding, etc.)

• Skilled in operations, and maintenance of a Hass CNC 3-Axis mill

• Ability to program utilizing MasterCAM

• Skilled in MIG & TIG welding.

• Understanding of GD&T, Engineering Change Notification, and ERP Systems.

• Provides assistance to systems manufacturing and repair personnel for trouble-shooting malfunctions in drawn arc welding components and systems.

• Supports and resolves field equipment performance problems.

• Provides expert assistance to other areas as directed and performs all other duties as assigned.

• Assists with critical projects and ensures timely completion.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology or Equivalent Experience.

• Understanding of testing procedures and methodologies.

• Familiarity with general engineering practices of electrical and mechanical systems.

• UG or AutoCAD experience a plus

• 3+ years of machining experience utilizing mills, lathes, and hand held tools

• Good technical writing skills.

• Good computer skills.

• Experience in Automotive/Industrial industry preferred.

• Experience with automation products, automated feeding, electro-mechanical products preferred.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

#LI-Onsite

The Salary range for this position is $44,300.00 - $71,300.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑learn resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.