Component Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Component Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

As a Component Manufacturing Technical Specialist, you support the growth of new and existing customer relationships by providing pre- and post-sales technical expertise. You are a component manufacturing professional with hands-on experience in truss design, EWP systems, and wood-framed construction, and you understand how design, manufacturing, and construction intersect.

You act as a trusted technical partner, translating customer requirements and pain points into effective integrations of Simpson products and solutions. You bring practical knowledge of the challenges faced by component manufacturers, builders, developers, structural engineers, and architects, and apply that expertise to deliver scalable, real-world solutions.

This position is designated as evergreen and supports our ongoing talent pipeline strategy, with hiring occurring as business needs dictate.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% OF TIME)

• Customer & Sales Partnership (30%) Partner with customers and internal sales and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle. Lead technical discovery, support scoping, timelines, and budgets, deliver technical demonstrations, and provide ongoing project support from pre-sale through implementation and handoff.
• Product & Industry Expertise (30%) Serve as a subject-matter expert on Simpson products and solutions within component manufacturing environments. Translate customer needs into actionable solutions, communicate and resolve technical challenges, and provide structured customer feedback to influence product improvements. Influence owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and architects to adopt Simpson products and services.
• Implementation & Enablement (30%) Lead end-to-end software and solution implementations, acting as project manager and solutions consultant as needed. Configure systems, advise on best practices, develop implementation plans, and deliver end-user training to ensure adoption and long-term success.
• Post-Implementation Support (10%) Provide ongoing technical support and training for integrated component and software solutions.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• 5+ years' experience designing or engineering prefabricated wood trusses and/or engineered wood products (EWP) required
• Knowledge of wood-framed construction practices and building codes required
• Experience supporting software-enabled workflows and implementations required
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Strong applied math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfortable working within technical or production systems in a manufacturing or design environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires 30%-50% domestic and international travel.

Work Status & Location

This is a full-time, remote, exempt position in North America.

Relocation

Relocation is not available.

Pay

$91,300 - $155,200 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here:

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.