R&D Technician
About The Position
Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits! Williamsburg Marine, a division of Patrick Industries, is adding an R&D Technician to their team in Milford, IN. The R&D Technician will support hands-on development work, assist with prototype builds, and help transition new products into full production.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on technical, assembly, or fabrication experience
- Ability to read simple technical drawings or build instructions
- Skilled with common tools and comfortable in a shop environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail; dependable and team‑oriented
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong personal accountability, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive financial data
- Align with Patrick Industries “BETTER Together” mentality by pursuing Balance, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Respect within the organization
Responsibilities
- Build and assemble prototype units and early‑stage product samples
- Use standard hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment for hands-on fabrication
- Support trial builds and pilot runs to prepare new products for production
- Provide feedback to improve build methods, product fit, and manufacturability
- Assist in training production staff on new build processes as needed
- Interpret basic drawings, build notes, or instructions to support development work
- Document measurements, observations, and build details for future reference
- Maintain organized work areas, tools, and prototype components
- Communicate clearly with engineering, development, and production teams
- Participate in testing prototypes for quality, function, and overall performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
