Engineering Technician

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated • Tupelo, MS

70d

About The Position

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Engineering Technician within our Product Development Engineering team to help support our Home Furniture Components business. Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As an Engineering Technician, you will have the opportunity to support the design, integration, and validation of new product development and released product support. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our speed to market, customer responsiveness, and incremental revenue for trendsetter customers. The team you will be working with is collaborative, hands-on, and focused on innovation. We value technical curiosity, attention to detail, and a growth mindset.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology preferred; relevant experience considered
• 1+ year of technician experience preferred
• Ability to machine, fabricate, and solder electrical components
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with SolidWorks, Zoho Project Management, MS Office Suite, and CAD tools
• Ability to support prototyping, testing, and validation processes
• Understanding of technical system requirements and design criteria
• Written and verbal English language skills
• Commitment to our People First culture and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mechanical and electrical fabrication tools
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers with product design, CAD support, and engineering documentation
• Supporting prototype builds and sample quality control
• Coordinating prototype shipping and logistics
• Participating in product validation and testing activities
• Collecting and communicating technical data across teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees