R&D Technician: Prototyping, Testing & Equipment

Ervin Industries Inc.; Tecumseh Township, Northern (MI, KY); 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

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.