Test and Development Technician
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Location: Faribault, MN, United States
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About Us
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota’s Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We’re looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. If you’re the kind of person who likes to put your nose to the grindstone to help your customers and company succeed, we’d love to talk to you about becoming a member of our team.
Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023. We are committed to creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive Pay: Earn $22.50 to $36.00 per hour, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future.
- Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use.
- Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don’t have to wait for payday—access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility.
- Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it is to have time for yourself and your loved ones.
When you join Northern Tool + Equipment, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a community that supports your success. Come be a part of a team where your skills, dedication, and passion are recognized and celebrated. Your future starts here!
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
To support all areas of product development projects by a visually inspecting, evaluation, operates units, gathers data, and supporting creation of prototype product designs. To participate in lab safety and 5S programs. This position will also be responsible for operation, construction and/or requisition of automated test stands as it pertains to specific projects as well as execution of test requests from the Engineering Department as directed by the Engineering Manager for Test and Development.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Performs development and validation tests to qualify new components for product improvement, cost reduction, or compliance. Including mechanical and electrical components.
- Designs of experiment development and execution (DOE).
- Builds, tests, and troubleshoots (Electrical circuits and mechanical systems) of prototype builds and validation builds.
- Supports the creation of prototype and development products.
- Purchases and maintains equipment, components, and bench stock for Test and Development lab.
- Verifies inventory, orders and stocks all spare components.
- Provides technical support to production department as needed
- Tests reliability (i.e. R90 C90).
- Tests stand design, repair, troubleshooting, and operation.
- Critical thinking around product requirements, validation, and root cause identification
- Reports results in concise written forms (word, power point, excel, etc.)
- Presents findings to peers as well as leadership
- Keeps a safe and clean work environment, complies with OSHA requirements.
- Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
- Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Area of Accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A two-year technical degree, or associate’s degree in technical studies
- At least 1 year of experience in product testing. Product development, or test lab operations.
- Experience in product development.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Mechanically curious to understand product function
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of when to escalate problems or issues.
- Ability to inspire others and share passion for our vision, culture, and opportunity.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking, operational intelligence, and sound judgment.
- Data-driven and Critical Thinking
- Ability to embrace test and learn approach to make informed business decisions.
- Collaborative and able to build partnerships and ensures shared success.
- Ability to hold self and others accountable for results and not just tasks.
- Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle objects and talk or hear.
- Frequent wrist and/or hand movement is required.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to rarely lift up to 50 pounds, 75 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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