Test & Reliability Technician

Snap-on•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

Overview Who We Are: As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years! People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team. Working With Snap-on has Benefits!! Company-paid benefits include: Paid time off, vacation and paid holidays Market competitive compensation Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions Employee Stock Purchase Plan – annual optional enrollment period Basic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage Short term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program Business travel accident insurance Other health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot Bonus, incentives depending on position and level Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths Tuition Assistance Plan Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. From our founding 100 years ago, we have been dedicated to this timeless principle. We celebrate this work and we celebrate our customers, the makers and the fixers , who perform day in and day out to move the world forward. Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

Preferred candidates will possess an Associate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
3-5 years of experience in product testing and/or evaluation.
Strong mechanical and/or electrical background.
Knowledge of pneumatic and cordless power tools operation and construction, electrical and pneumatic control circuitry and test instrumentation.
Use of basic metrology equipment including optical comparator, gages, micrometers and hardness tester.
Good understanding of usage and operation of most tools found in a repair garage.
Fabrication skills including the ability to design and construct test fixtures.
Excellent problem solving and communications skills (verbal and written).
Must have basic computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft office package.

Responsibilities

Work with Product Managers and Design Team to develop, test, and evaluate new and existing products.
Perform a variety of functional tests to evaluate products to established performance and safety criteria (ASME, ANSI standards, etc.).
Contribute to the co-development of various products with outside suppliers.
Provide input to help make product improvements that could become unique to Snap-on.
Investigate product or customer complaints, get input from customer, diagnose root cause, and make recommendations for corrective action.
Compose, contribute to and edit product user manuals for correct procedures, application accuracy, safety, clarity and understanding.
Write test reports summarizing results.
Provide oral presentations to Management Team as needed.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Manage time and deliverables accordingly.

Benefits

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