Product Development Technician

Product Development TechnicianAs an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Elizabethtown, KY plant, you will be a Product Development Technician.

Key responsibilities include scheduling and following prototypes and customer samples through production, manufacturing samples on production and developmental equipment per engineering specifications, supporting commercialization activities by coordinating schedules, following trials, documenting, summarizing and reporting data from the trials, working closely with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing operators to support continuous improvement and quality activities in production, maintaining Instron Lab and historical records, testing materials and products in a laboratory environment consistent with engineering specifications, performing routine analyses and calculations, providing data in various formats per engineer's requests, and prioritizing tasks to meet goals and deadlines.About you: High school degree is required; 2 yr technical degree is preferred. Instron testing and certification preferred. Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Experience in laboratory environment strongly preferred. Good interpersonal oral and written skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).

Experience with manufacturing and/or laboratory work. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Use of mechanical testing equipment, hand tools, thermocouples, and microscopes. Problem solving skills. Good planning, time management, and organizational skills. A preference to hands on work style. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.PAY & BENEFITS: Full-Time. Relocation is not provided. Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire. Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match. Tuition Reimbursement.