R&D Technician

Job Details

Job Location: Dynatect - Calhoun - New Berlin, WI 53151

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Category: Engineering

R&D Engineering Technician

For the Thinker Who Builds. The Builder Who Questions.

Do you look at a machine and wonder how it could work better? Do you enjoy turning rough ideas into real, working solutions? Do you like being hands-on and having a voice in how things are designed?

If so, keep reading.

This Is Not a Follow-the-Checklist Job

Were looking for an R&D Engineering Technician who thrives in creative problem-solving, enjoys experimenting, and isnt afraid to challenge assumptions. Youll work alongside engineering, production, and sales to help design, test, and refine custom, innovative solutions that actually get used in the real world.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to growtechnically, professionally, and creatively.

What Youll Get to Do

• Build and test prototypes, fixtures, and custom solutions

• Design and assemble electrical control systems using motors, relays, PLCs, drives, sensors, power supplies, and more

• Use CAD software and 3D printing to turn ideas into tangible results

• Read, modify, and improve mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, sales, and even customers to solve real problems

• Support new product development, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement

• Occasionally travel to customer or supplier sites for hands-on technical support

What Were Looking For

You dont need to know everythingbut you must want to learn everything.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have 13 years of hands-on experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment

• Enjoy working with electrical components, control systems, and fabricated assemblies

• Think creatively, troubleshoot naturally, and dont stop at good enough

• Are reliable, self-motivated, and take pride in your work

• Want to grow into a role that includes design ownership, 3D concepts, BOMs, and PLC programming

Why Youll Like It Here

• Your ideas matteryoure not just building, youre improving

• Youll work on real products, not endless theory

• Youll gain exposure across engineering, manufacturing, and customer applications

• Youll be part of a team that values safety, collaboration, curiosity, and innovation

Sound Like You?

If youre the kind of person who asks, *What if we tried it this way?*we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help build whats next.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or higher education.
• Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must have electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external personnel.
• Ability to operate miscellaneous hand tools
• Ability to utilize standard measuring equipment (ruler, calipers, micrometer, etc.)
• Ability to use CAD software design capabilities plus
• Ability to take direction and complete projects without significant oversight
• Familiarity with Syteline (ERP) system a plus
• Knowledge of metal, plastic and rubber products a plus.