Prototype & Validation Technician

Prototype & Validation Technician - Onsite Troy, MI, USA Come build your career. 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 43,500 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 Prototype & Validation Technician you’ll be part of our SWS Engineering team working as an onsite employee. You’ll get to: Executes product validation methodology to establish performance criteria and ensures all requirements are met. Support prototype parts for validation purposes via machining and troubleshooting of designs. Documents all product validation thoroughly and accurately via DVF and DVP&Rs. Ability to concisely communicate with design/engineering team feasibility and mark‑ups/redlines. Skilled in manual machine operation (vertical mill, lathe, surface grinding, etc.) Skilled in operations, and maintenance of a Hass CNC 3-Axis mill Ability to program utilizing MasterCAM Skilled in MIG & TIG welding. Understanding of GD&T, Engineering Change Notification, and ERP Systems. Provides assistance to systems manufacturing and repair personnel for trouble‑sh‑ooting malfunctions in drawn arc welding components and systems. Supports and resolves field equipment performance problems. Provides expert assistance to other areas as directed and performs all other duties as assigned. Assists with critical projects and ensures timely completion. 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: Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology or Equivalent Experience. Understanding of testing procedures and methodologies. Familiarity with general engineering practices of electrical and mechanical systems. UG or AutoCAD experience a plus 3+ years of machining experience utilizing mills, lathes, and hand held tools Good technical writing skills. Good computer skills. Experience in Automotive/Industrial industry preferred. Experience with automation products, automated feeding, electro-mechanical products preferred. 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! This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). #LI-Onsite The Salary range for this position is $44,300.00 - $71,300.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. 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 tool sand other partner programs. We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining t #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanley Black & Decker