Research & Development Technician

Vacuum Technique LLC; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacuum Technique LLC seeks an R&D technician for PC-Traverse to join the engineering team in Traverse City. You will support design engineers, perform product validation studies, run experiments, and contribute to new product concepts and field testing with OEMs and end users.

You will maintain the engineering lab, document results, and help translate R&D ideas into field-ready solutions while collaborating with engineering and sales to move projects forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing/development environment.
• Experience in product development and/or research and development.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis & technical writing.
• Hands on mechanical experience and know how.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and execution of R&D projects.
• Design & conduct controlled experiments and tests to collect relevant data.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and summaries.
• Participate in the design, development, testing & implementation of new and improved products.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
• Work closely with design engineers ensuring projects are on schedule and budget.
• Maintain and improve engineering lab at NVE and assist with production training.
• Build & maintain technical literature for sales documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

English communication

Hands-on experimentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your role

As an R&D technician for PC-Traverse you will be an integral part of the engineering team working closely with design engineers to perform product validation studies, new technology experimentation, new product design initiatives and field testing with OEMs and end users. In addition, this role will have ownership of maintaining and improving the engineering lab at NVE. This position will work closely with the engineering and the sales team to bring product ideas from the arena of R&D to successful application in the field.

Job description

• Participate in the planning and execution of R&D projects
• Design & conduct controlled experiments and tests to collect relevant data
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and summaries
• Participate in the design, development, testing & implementation of new and improved products
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results
• Work closely with design engineers ensuring projects are on schedule and budget
• Maintain and improve engineering lab at NVE and assist with production training
• Build & maintain technical literature for sales documentation

To succeed, you will need

Educational and Experience requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or technical field preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing/development environment
• Experience in product development and/or research and development
• Familiarity with statistical analysis & technical writing
• Hands on mechanical experience and know how
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong problem-solving skills

Additional requirements

• Self-directed and able to work within a team environment
• Take responsibility on the assigned tasks and managing multiple projects
• Well-organized
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to be hands-on and eager to learn
• Proactive and commitment to solve problems "do not let a problem remain before the sunset"
• Solid and effective communication skills - verbal, written and interpersonal

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Traverse City, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Lori L Kerlin