Product Development Technician
Description
Transform Your Career with a Global Leader: Product Development Technician
The associate in this position support engineers to meet customer requirements through evaluation of products- test requests, summarizing results, and using analytical tools.
As a Product Development Technician, this individual serves as a mentor to less-experienced technicians and provides technical support as needed. This position requires in-depth functional knowledge to help support the departmental needs of Off-The-Road tire, Commercial Tire, and Consumer Tire.
Key Responsibilities
Please note: This is an eighteen (18) month role with potential for hire.
- Support engineers/scientists to help meet internal & external customer requirements. Follow standard processes to complete tasks including creation and modifications of specifications, parts, networks, and the analysis of tire sections and footprints.
- Perform data queries, analyze data in Excel spreadsheets or other forms based on specific instructions or processes.
- Work with engineers/scientist to conduct root-cause analysis.
- In support of at least 1 product group, follow procedures & checklists to analyze tire products with FEA. Follow testing progress, compare test & FEA results & provide test results summary to engineers. Conduct basic FEA modeling & post-processing using DEW & Quickmesh.
- Perform competitor benchmarking, cut tire analysis, footprint analysis & Thermal Analysis, Mass Spectroscopy, Microcopy & Chromatography.
- Create and modify CAD or CATIA packages and drawings based on department procedures.
- Assist with set-up, completion, and reporting of tire tests.
- Apply inspection methods, nomenclature, and test processes as directed
- Complete tire benchmarking studies and generation of OE Databooks by following standard processes for tire logistics, testing, and analysis of data.
- Interpret & review test data obtained from external partners. Conduct plant compound sample management including requests, lab studies & test data formatting.
- Conduct compound-formula reconstructions & compare with book sheet to identify discrepancies.
- Support department in conducting and documenting
Requirements
Education and Experience – Product Development Technician
Your Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
- Relevant STEM associate degree or equivalent professional certification, preferred
- 4-6 years of experience in general industry, manufacturing, or technical OR 1-3 years of experience general industry, manufacturing, or technical WITH associate degree in relevant STEM field
Benefits & Pay
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive Pay: $22.50 an hour starting pay rate
- Top-Tier Benefits: Health insurance, $25,000 life insurance policy, 50% dental reimbursement program
- Unparalleled Perks: On-site Starbucks café, a fully equipped wellness gym, and serene outdoor walking trails
- A Modern Workplace: When on-site, you will work in a secure, state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation and collaboration
- This position is hybrid but potentially initially may be more in-office for training.
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