R&D Technician ajc

MedStar Health; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fluid power industry is looking for an R&D Technician in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will possess a hydraulic background, experience in mechanical design, and the ability to work effectively with various shop and office equipment. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan with employer contribution

401(k) retirement plan with company contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO) and up to 13 paid Holiday days

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a fluid power laboratory desirable.
• Familiarity with close tolerance machinery.
• Ability to write reports and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble test-stand set-ups and products.
• Analyze and interpret engineering designs and test results.
• Use intuition and experience to define problems and draw conclusions.

Skills

Hydraulic background

Blueprint reading skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree in fluid power, mechanical design, or related field

Tools

Office equipment

Shop equipment (hoists, cranes, test stand equipment)

Job description

R&D Technician ajc

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have hydraulic background

Must have assembly blueprint reading skills

Education and/or Experience

* Associate degree (or be in a program to obtain an associate degree) in fluid power, mechanical design, or associated field.

* 1-3 years of experience working in a fluid power laboratory is desirable.

* Must have good mechanical skills and be familiar with close tolerance machinery.

Language Skills

* Read, analyze and interpret engineering designs, drawings, test results and studies, and all other related information pertaining to materials, treatments, processing, and manufacturing.

* Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers.

* Write reports and business correspondence.

* Effectively present information to management and customers.

Reasoning Ability

* Define problems, collect and research data, establish facts, use intuition and experience to complement data, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

* Occasionally required to reach above shoulders, climb, kneel, or crouch.

* Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and capability to occasionally lift and/or to move up to 25 pounds.

* Using hand tools, the employee must be able to assemble and disassemble test-stand set-ups, products, and their installation and come into close contact with various operating fluids required for the test, function, and performance evaluation of products.

Other Qualifications

* Operate a variety of office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, telephone, fax machine.

* Operate a variety of shop equipment such as hoists, cranes, lab and production test stand equipment along with associated devices used for monitoring and measuring all size and performance aspects of a product under development, test or production.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Dynex offers competitive pay and an excellent benefit package, including:

* Comprehensive medical plan with employer contribution Health Savings Account

* Dental and vision plans

* 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contributions

* Employer-paid:

o Group term life insurance

o Accidental death and dismemberment

o Short-term disability

o Training opportunities

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Long-term disability

* Voluntary life insurance options

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Up to 13 paid Holiday days, includes building shut down the week of 4th of July.

* Tuition Reimbursement Program