Research & Development Engineer

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee discount

Fitness center

Wellness program

Job summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is seeking a full-time Research and Development Engineer for our Consumer Products facility in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on prototype evaluation, CAD-based testing, and developing manuals while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, CAD experience, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD; creating assembly manuals and installation manuals preferred.
• Proficient in reading and writing, following established safety procedures and work instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail; sound engineering practices.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and comprehending the English language.
• Follow established safety procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and testing of prototypes and products using 2D/3D CAD.
• Create test work instructions or installation manuals; interface with suppliers for production support.
• Analyze, compile, evaluate, and present data in an organized fashion.
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests; develop schematics, tooling, specs, and parts lists.
• Operate testing equipment; modify circuitry, components, systems or subsystems as needed.
• Assemble, modify, and inspect modular tooling and fixturing.
• Collaborate with Kawasaki subsidiaries for approvals and project management.
• Provide technical support to other departments; ensure conformance to product regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Assembly manuals

Installation manuals

Job description

Description

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• Support the evaluation and testing of prototypes and product under development through the use of 2D and 3D CAD.
• Create test work instructions or installation manuals. Interface with suppliers for production support, bringing in new equipment, prototyping, new product development and testing.
• Analyze, compile, evaluate, and present data in an organized fashion.
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts or product. Develop and/or prepares schematics, designs, tooling, specifications, and parts lists.
• Set up and operates a variety of testing equipment, improvising hook-up and equipment modifications as necessary to test, adjust, align, calibrate and modify circuitry, components, systems or subsystems.
• Assemble, modify, and inspect modular tooling and fixturing.
• Work with other Kawasaki subsidiaries for approvals and project management.
• Provide technical support to other departments. Ensure conformance to federal and state product regulation.

Job Details

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A seeks a full-time Research and Development Engineer for our Consumer Products manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE.

Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future will not be considered.

Responsibilities Of R & D Engineer Can Include

• Support the evaluation and testing of prototypes and product under development through the use of 2D and 3D CAD.
• Create test work instructions or installation manuals. Interface with suppliers for production support, bringing in new equipment, prototyping, new product development and testing.
• Analyze, compile, evaluate, and present data in an organized fashion.
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts or product. Develop and/or prepares schematics, designs, tooling, specifications, and parts lists.
• Set up and operates a variety of testing equipment, improvising hook-up and equipment modifications as necessary to test, adjust, align, calibrate and modify circuitry, components, systems or subsystems.
• Assemble, modify, and inspect modular tooling and fixturing.
• Work with other Kawasaki subsidiaries for approvals and project management.
• Provide technical support to other departments. Ensure conformance to federal and state product regulation.

Qualifications For R & D Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD as well as creating assembly manuals and installation manuals preferred
• Must be proficient in reading and writing, following established safety procedures and work instructions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail. Possess good knowledge of engineering practices.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and comprehending the English language.
• Follow established safety procedures and work instructions.

Perks For R & D Engineer

• Great work culture with career growth potential
• Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available
• Employee discount for purchase of company products
• Company fitness center and wellness program available
• Educational and relocation reimbursements available

Mission

Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet. We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come.

We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.