Research Engineer — Product Innovation & Prototyping

Snap-On Tools; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Dental insurance

Short/Long term disability

Wellness programs

Tuition Assistance Plan

Job summary

Snap-on Tools is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our product development team. You will conceptualize and develop innovative new products across multiple Snap-on lines, emphasizing customer value, manufacturability, and profitability throughout the design-to-life cycle.

This role requires local travel to trade shows and customer sites, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning and applying new engineering methods.

Qualifications

• Complete projects using engineering principles and judgment.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Science or equivalent experience.
• Vehicle repair experience preferred.
• Local travel to trade shows and customer/vendor visits.
• Cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills are essential.
• Strong technical skills, detail oriented, integrity and adaptability.
• Innovation, problem solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete basic product conceptualization and process improvement projects on time.
• Mine new product ideas by observing customers in their workplaces.
• Conceptualize ideas using analytical and experimental techniques.
• Gather feedback from end users on prototype performance and report to the team.
• Network across external organizations and internal cross functional teams.
• Demonstrate skills and apply technical background to meet customer needs.
• Enhance technical knowledge through formal or informal education.
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation with conclusions and recommendations.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Snap-on Tools is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our product development team. You will conceptualize and develop innovative new products across multiple Snap-on lines, emphasizing customer value, manufacturability, and profitability throughout the design-to-life cycle.

This role requires local travel to trade shows and customer sites, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning and applying new engineering methods.