Research Engineer

OverviewWho We Are: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!!Company-paid benefits include:Paid time off, vacation and paid holidaysMarket competitive compensation Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributionsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan – annual optional enrollment periodBasic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverageShort term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance ProgramBusiness travel accident insuranceOther health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shotBonus, incentives depending on position and levelBase pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career pathsTuition Assistance PlanSnap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. 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.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.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: 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.Key Tasks: 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.QualificationsAble 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.Experience with vehicle repair preferred.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 skillsThe following individual characteristics:strong technical skillsdetail oriented integrity and objectivityexcellent communication skillsflexibility and adaptabilityThe following competenciesinnovationtechnical problem solvingproject management skillskeen observationJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-20864