Product Development Technician

Product Development Technician

The Product Development Technician reports to the Director of Engineering and is responsible for supporting product development activities in the R&D / validation shop. They will be tasked with understanding project deliverables, building products for testing, creating testing setups for engineering projects and the products. This position will be directly involved with first-build products, provide feedback and input on the next generation of Diamond products in the development and validation stages, and will offer future advancement opportunities for the right candidate with our rapidly growing company.

Key Roles

• Assemble new first-time tractor configurations

  • Provide support to the Project Engineers with new designs and fitment validation

  • Identify and communicate potential improvements related to design to the engineering team

• Build prototype assemblies for validation activities

  • Create and assemble new or modified products for validation activities

  • Operate equipment and testing units for validation as instructed

• Support Engineering staff with testing of components and systems

  • Provide support to Engineering as assigned with the development, and testing of Diamond Mowers products

  • Acquire data for validation of products, by performing field and shop tests by instruction

• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained

  • Complete facility and equipment improvements assigned

  • Participate in a team environment to address challenges and help communicate safety first

• All other duties assigned performed as necessary

Responsibilities

• Able to hold forklift certification and understand the operation of construction or agricultural equipment
• Physical job requirements for 8-hour shift, active and stand majority of shift with bending, stooping and lifting
• Proper knowledge in use of hand and power tools, great mechanical skills with a “hands-on” aptitude is a plus
• Able to manage multiple priorities and understand and adapt to changing deadlines, organize and able to conduct work assignments as applicable
• Ability to communicate effectively within the DM team
• Be an excellent self-starter with minimal direct supervision - all activities will be planned through the Validation Engineer
• Ability to travel up to 15% of total time for testing validation and project field support

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or a High School diploma and an excellent mechanical aptitude, production shop or experience as a mechanic a plus

• 2 years previous experience in a mechanical production or assembly setting

• Strong understanding of the OEM equipment builds and/or repair process

• Able to read and interpret prints, schematics and instructions and provide feedback

Location and Hours:

Location: 350 E 60^th St N

Hours: 8:00-5:00

Days of Shift: Monday-Friday

A full benefits package is available for all full-time employees.

Exhibit Diamond Company Values:

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

• Meeting and exceeding internal and external customer expectations is the responsibility of everyone.

• We are committed to being a World Class organization and the greatest partner to our customers.

• We will listen, support, engage with empathy, our work must drive the success of our internal and external customers and team members.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• We will be responsible for the commitments we make, and the expectations placed on us.

• When we fail, we will own it, learn from it and make the appropriate changes.

• We will act with exceptional integrity in everything we do.

• We will be open to receiving and giving feedback.

TEAM PLAYER

• Teamwork and clear communication are paramount to our success.

• We will seek and provide constructive feedback to one another, work as a collaborator, treating peers with respect and dignity, engage all team members as partners to solve problems and support one another with a positive attitude.

SAFETY

• We believe safety must be at the forefront of all our decision-making.

• We will proactively invest in safe solutions and act consciously every day to keep ourselves, team members and customers safe.

GRIT

• We have the passion, determination and work ethic that gives us the ability to push through; to get to the end goal and recognize the obstacles we have overcome along the way.

• When we tackle a difficult situation, we are determined to never give up and be the best in the industry.

Diamond Mowers is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.