R&D Lead Test Technician – Onsite   

East Longmeadow, MA, United States   

Come build something that matters.  

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. 

The Job:   

As a R&D Lead Test Technician will provide a wide range of direct and supervisory technical/testing support for the R&D Product Development Team to facilitate the development of new and/or improved products and manufacturing processes.  Primary focus will be in the assessment of both Lenox, Dewalt and competitor products by providing accurate and timely product performance data generated from both automated test rigs and manual test methods. As a R&D Lead Test Technician, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as an on-site employee.  You’ll get to:    

Provide overall management/direct support for the receipt, organization, prioritization and execution of test requests submitted by the ELM Product Engineering team Provide overall management/direct support for the acquisition/storage of testing materials and the maintenance of R&D testing equipment Provide training and guidance for R&D Test Technicians Set-up and conduct R&D product tests (per ISO procedures) on Band Saw, Hand Tool / Power Tool Accessory test equipment.  Basic tasks include the following:  Operate/maintain the machine, capture test data, monitor test status, and remove chips and sawn material  Set-up and conduct R&D product tests (per ISO procedures) using manual, hand-testing methods.  Basic tasks include the following:  Operate/maintain hand-test power tools, capture test data, and remove chips and sawn material  Ensure the effective capture of all test data (and critical product performance observations) using automated test data collections systems Support R&D Engineering efforts by using basic engineering theory to suggest potential solutions to issues encountered in product development programs – while maintaining strict “company confidential” directives Perform Preventive Maintenance procedures on all test equipment Perform machine troubleshooting and basic repairs in support of testing programs Calibrate departmental gages per ISO procedures Conduct product Pre/Post-test measurements as needed using various gages and QC Lab equipment Coordinate fixture fabrication and/or machine repairs with Tool Room personnel and/or outside vendors Provide support, as needed, to Engineering/Sales personnel during customer/associate training sessions (Note:  Strong communication/interpersonal skills are important) Follow all applicable company Safety Initiatives (e.g. PPE, JSA, LO-TO, etc.) 

The Person:   

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

4-Year High School diploma with basic machine/cutting tool knowledge (Technical Associates degree preferred) 2+ years directly related experience.  Experience with using Power Tools and Hand Tools (Drills, Recips, Hole Saws, etc.) Able to contribute both independently (as well as in team situations) by possessing technical aptitude, basic problem solving skills, conflict resolution abilities, prioritization mastery, and demonstrated leadership. Able to work safely in a complex and varied machine environment. Ability to work and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.Able to read and interpret test machine operating manuals.Able to follow/execute test procedures with consistent precision.Working knowledge of calibration processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required) and Outlook email.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). 

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: 

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. 

And More:  

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:  

Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.  Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.  Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.  

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us! 

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We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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