R&D Technician: Prototyping, Testing & Equipment

Ervin Industries, Inc.; Tecumseh Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Profit sharing

PTO

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Job summary

Ervin Industries is seeking a hands-on technician to support the development of new products, testing, prototypes, and pilot production in a factory setting in Michigan. You will create samples, run tests, document data, and assist engineers with reports while adhering to safety and company policies.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent, strong communication, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read manuals and operate measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering/business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills and attitude.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and computer systems.
• Able to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Create samples, conduct testing, and experiments with little to no supervision.
• Set up, operate, and maintain R&D melting equipment safely and accurately.
• Record and analyze test data and prepare reports for engineers.
• Follows safe working practices.
• Follows all company policies, rules, and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering/business

Tools

Excel

Word

Computer systems

Hand tools

Job description

Hands on support for the development of new products, testing, prototypes, and pilot production in a factory setting. Document testing, process development, and equipment parameters. Routinely building and taking apart machinery, fixturing, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create samples, conduct testing, and experiments with little to no supervision
• Set up, operate, and maintain R&D melting equipment safely and accurately.
• Record and analyze test data and prepare reports for engineers.
• Follows safe working practices.
• Follows all company policies, rules, and procedures.
• Uses hand tools, measuring equipment, calculators, and computers.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Helps troubleshoot equipment and quality concerns.
• Maintains reports and related paperwork as required.
• Associate’s degree in engineering/business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional communication skills and attitude.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and computer systems
• Able to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments
• Ability to read, understand, and utilize operation manuals, procedures, and standards.
• Must be neat, organized, and a self-starter.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis
• Standing, walking while performing duties
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, or kneel
• Frequently required to operate a fork truck, hand truck, and overhead crane

WORKING SCHEDULE:

• 7am – 3:30 pm
• Overtime and weekends as required.

COMPENSATION:

• $30-$35/hr
• Overtime- time and half. Sundays- double time.
• Annual reviews

Ervin Industries is the world’s leading manufacturer of steel shot and grit abrasives. We are a USA family-owned company that values and supports the success of each employee.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 401(k)
• Company discretionary profit-sharing retirement contribution
• PTO – up to 18 days upon start.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Ervin Industries / Ervin Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer