R&D Technician

Terex Corporation•Watertown, SD

3d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible to assemble and test prototypes based on engineering design, quality recommendations, and/or product improvement requests. The role involves adhering to Terex safety policies and procedures, learning and comprehending assembly and test prototypes, documenting test results, operating material handling equipment, using hand tools, maintaining a clean work area, reading engineered drawings, evaluating BOM accuracy, ordering and handling materials, monitoring life cycle projects, troubleshooting basic issues, and flexing into other areas as needed.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in manufacturing
Ability to become certified to operate PIT equipment (Terex Certification)
Possess good mechanical aptitude
Effectively communicate with all team members
Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude
Work independently with minimum supervision in a responsible manner
Recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks
Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
Demonstrate acceptable attendance for company standard; provides adequate notification; aware of impact on organization

Nice To Haves

Experience with basic welding
Experience reading and understanding blueprints
Experience with reading and understanding tap measurements

Responsibilities

Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
Adhere to and promote The Terex Way Values
Learn and comprehend assembly and test prototypes based on engineering design, quality recommendations and/or product improvement requests
Document test results for engineering requests
Operate material handling equipment to move parts and materials, as needed.
Use hand tools and equipment in a safe manner to complete assemblies; Maintain tools and equipment in working conditions
Maintain clean work area and participate in 5s standards
Read and follow engineered drawings
Evaluate BOM accuracy on NPD projects along with form fit and function
Identify and measure materials with tape measure, caliper, micrometer etc.
Order and handle any materials needed to perform projects
Monitor and maintain life cycle projects
Troubleshoot basic issues and determine root causes
Flex into other areas and departments as needed
All other duties as assigned