Product Development Lab Technician

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Results Area:

• Build prototypes of new spring and support design concepts
• Build prototypes of new mattress and foundation design concepts
• Test prototypes to design requirements and document best practices for specification development
• Evaluate current product against existing specifications for quality confirmation
• Provide project support for AD engineers and specialists
• Evaluate, test and document product iterations
• Enter various build and test requests as needed
• Order, coordinate delivery, receipt and organization of raw materials needed to support builds
• Assist in maintenance of the Lab 6S Program
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
• Crosstrain with other Lab facilities (NPD and Test Service Labs) and provide support as assigned

Salary Range: $44,000-$62,000

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-year technical degree preferred or 3-5 years associated work experience

• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Ability to use SolidWorks is desired
• Ability to obtain a license and drive a forklift in a busy production environment
• Ability to obtain a license and operate a yard switcher is desired
• Work overtime as needed

Training/Equipment:

• Comfortable on basic machining equipment including Bridgeport type mill, saws, sanders, and basic hand tools

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Fast-paced laboratory and prototyping environment. Regular travel is not expected in this position; however, travel around scheduled projects such as program rollouts may be necessary. Should be capable of lifting at least 40 pounds.