Research Engineer

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran) and continually strives to be an employer of choice with a Great Place to Work culture.

About Snap-on

• As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 105 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!!
• From our founding 105 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with conceptualizing and developing innovative new products across (but not limited to) various Snap-on product lines.
• Identify opportunities and help develop new concepts with emphasis on the customer, project development intensity, manufacturability and potential profitability of designs to insert into product realization cycle (concept ready).
• Plans project work, works to schedule, communicates progress to ensure goals are being met.
• Interfaces externally with end users, franchises and suppliers.
• Interfaces internally with cross functional teams.
• Coordinate and complete basic product conceptualization and process improvement projects in a timely manner.
• Mine new product ideas, applications and enhancements by observing customers in their place of work.
• Conceptualize new ideas and solutions by using analytical and experimental techniques.
• Gather feedback from end users regarding performance of prototype solutions and report back to team.
• Network across different external organizations and internal cross functional teams.
• Learn new markets.
• Exhibit learned technical methodologies and judgement to achieve task completion.
• Demonstrate skills and adopt technical background to reach relevant conclusions to meet customer needs and opportunities.
• Enhance technical knowledge by further formal or informal education.
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation including conclusions and recommendations for future work.

Requirements

• Able to complete project tasks, product and/or process enhancements using basic theory, engineering principles, investigative techniques, analysis, and judgment.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Science or combined appropriate education and experience.
• Local travel required with occasional multi day trips to trade shows, customer and vendor visits.
• Work effectively with other designers and engineers cross functionally across the organization.
• Strong team player with strong communication skills The following individual characteristics: Strong technical skills Detail oriented Integrity and objectivity Excellent communication skills Flexibility and adaptability The following competencies Innovation Technical problem solving Project management skills Keen observation

Preferred

• Experience with vehicle repair preferred.

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 Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work.