R&D Technician - Windows & Doors | Growth & Benefits

Spi Ind; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid 401

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries, a major window and door manufacturer, is seeking a Research & Development Technician in Red Bluff, CA, to support product development, prototype construction, lab testing, certification, and field-service activities for windows and doors.

The role requires experience with manufacturing processes, the ability to read engineering drawings, and hands-on fabrication skills. Travel to field sites may be needed; comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years of window, door, manufacturing, construction, testing, or related technical experience.
• Working experience with windows and doors is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to independently read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test standards, work instructions, and assembly documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, math skills, troubleshooting ability, and hands-on fabrication skills, including woodworking and safe use of shop equipment.
• Ability to organize testing, manage priorities, document results accurately, explain technical problems, and communicate practical solutions.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel as required and perform the physical requirements of prototype construction, test setup, and laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements, and project priorities.
• Install and remove products in environmental test chambers and set up instrumentation, fixtures, sealing, supports, and related test equipment.
• Assist with building, modifying, assembling and testing new and existing product prototypes; troubleshoot product, component, manufacturing, and installation concerns.
• Support certification testing by preparing specimens and equipment, performing assigned tests, documenting results, and coordinating follow-up work.
• Assist with developing, documenting and communicating assembly methods, test methods, and standard work; train team members on approved procedures and safe equipment use.
• Analyze test results and product performance and work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and plant personnel to implement solutions.
• Maintain test areas, tools, fixtures, equipment, and records in an organized and serviceable condition.
• Travel to field-service locations or other facilities when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Woodworking

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries, a major window and door manufacturer, is seeking a Research & Development Technician in Red Bluff, CA, to support product development, prototype construction, lab testing, certification, and field-service activities for windows and doors.

The role requires experience with manufacturing processes, the ability to read engineering drawings, and hands-on fabrication skills. Travel to field sites may be needed; comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.