Technical Development Program

Field Fastener•Machesney Park, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Development Program is an 18-month rotational program based in Rockford, Illinois, designed to develop technically capable team members who can support Field’s needs across Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain. The position requires in-person training. Participants build knowledge of fasteners, fastening applications, print reading, materials, finishes, quality requirements, sourcing, and customer support through structured training, practical experience, projects, and collaboration with experienced professionals. Fastener expertise or a college degree is not required to get started; a high school diploma or GED is required, and a college degree is preferred. Participants learn Field’s business model, value proposition, customer base, and operational functions while developing skills in mechanical principles, product design, technical drawings, and engineering applications. Rotations focus on Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain; training may also include sourcing, quoting, warehouse operations, VMI, customer support, supplier communication, technical presentations, special projects, and limited regional travel. Participants may take part in customer and supplier visits and meetings as scheduled. After successful completion, participants will have a foundation in fastener knowledge, Field’s business model, and technical problem-solving to support internal teams, customers, and suppliers. Final placement depends on business needs and the individual’s strengths, interests, and performance. Potential roles include Internal Support Engineer, Quality Engineer, Sourcing/Quoting/Supply Chain Analyst, and Application Engineer. Salary depends on the candidate’s current knowledge and potential, internal move type, and final placement after program graduation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude and technical curiosity.
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized across rotational assignments.
Strong work ethic consistent with the expectations of a successful Field team member.
Ability to travel regionally as needed.
For external candidates, 3–5 years of relevant technical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sourcing, or industrial experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred; degrees in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, business, technical fields, or related areas are beneficial.
Relevant technical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sourcing, or industrial experience for external candidates.

Responsibilities

Participate in an 18-month rotational development program.
Learn Field’s business model, value proposition, customer base, and key operational functions.
Develop technical knowledge related to fasteners, fastening applications, materials, finishes, quality requirements, and industry standards.
Support assignments and projects across Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Participate in customer and supplier visits and meetings as scheduled.
Complete assigned training, project work, and development milestones on time.
Remain flexible as business needs and rotational assignments evolve.
Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, accountability, and a strong commitment to learning.
Commit to Field’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.