R&D Technician Job Goshen area,Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award‑winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What

You will Get

A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.

Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, vacation, and more!

Fair and competitive compensation.

Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.

Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is responsible for creating R&D as well as testing for all departments in the plant, and other plants within our CPG Division. These departments include but are not limited to;
Axles, Pinboxes, Wall Slides and Hydraulics.

A focus on improving efficiency and establishing and implementing process improvements is expected.

Will support manufacturing processes by evaluating process repeatability and stability.

Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Competencies

Analyzing Information

Confidentiality

Quality Focus

Results Driven

Thoroughness

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Ability to work independently

Effective Communication

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move continually during working hours. Is subject to lifting over 50 pounds. The position can involve sitting for various periods of time, and also requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend work is also necessary at times.

Travel

No travel will be required.

Required

Education and Experience

High school diploma and/or related associate’s degree.

One to three years related experience and/or training.

Ability to read and interpret documents, specifically assembly and weld prints.

Must be able to drive a forklift, and obtain forklift certification.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Prior experience in welding and fabrication.

Knowledge of various Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word. Experience with SharePoint and Enovia are ideal.

Prior experience working with basic hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, pliers, etc.

Experience towing trailers is preferred, but not necessary.

Preferred

Education and Experience

Manufacturing/industry experience.

Knowledge of 12V electrical systems.

Basic knowledge of multimeter functions.

Prior experience operating forklifts.

Knowledge of hydraulic systems/concepts.

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