Research Engineer

Snap-on Inc • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

The Research Engineer assists with conceptualizing and developing innovative products across Snap-on product lines. The role identifies opportunities and develops new concepts, emphasizing customer needs, project development, manufacturability, and potential profitability, with the goal of producing concepts ready for the product realization cycle. The engineer plans project work, follows schedules, and communicates progress to ensure goals are met. The position interfaces with end users, franchises, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams.

The role also supports basic product conceptualization and process improvement projects, gathers customer feedback on prototype solutions, learns new markets, applies technical methods and judgment, and prepares technical reports and project documentation with conclusions and recommendations. Local travel is required, with occasional multi-day trips to trade shows and customer or vendor visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Science, or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Ability to complete project tasks and product or process enhancements using basic theory, engineering principles, investigative techniques, analysis, and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Detail-oriented, with integrity and objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Competencies in innovation, technical problem solving, project management, and keen observation.
• Ability to travel locally, with occasional multi-day trips to trade shows and customer and vendor visits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vehicle repair.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete basic product conceptualization and process improvement projects in a timely manner.
• Identify new product ideas, applications, and enhancements by observing customers at work.
• Conceptualize new ideas and solutions using analytical and experimental techniques.
• Gather feedback from end users about prototype performance and report findings to the team.
• Network with external organizations and internal cross-functional teams, and learn new markets.
• Apply technical methodologies and judgment to complete assigned tasks.
• Use technical knowledge to reach conclusions that address customer needs and opportunities.
• Enhance technical knowledge through formal or informal education.
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation, including conclusions and recommendations for future work.
• Plan project work, follow schedules, and communicate progress toward goals.
• Interface with end users, franchises, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Paid time off, vacation, and paid holidays.
• Market-competitive compensation.
• Retirement programs including a 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an annual optional enrollment period.
• Basic dental coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening, and seasonal flu shots.
• Bonus and incentives depending on position and level.
• Base pay progression through lateral and promotional development on managerial and technical career paths.
• Tuition Assistance Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level