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Bison Innovative Products (a Fibergrate Composite Structures subsidiary) is hiring a Junior Product Design & Technical Support professional in Stephenville to support product design, testing, and real-world applications.

Join our innovative team as a Junior Product Design & Technical Support specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting Product Management & Engineering with functional, manufacturable product designs based on identified features, to support materials testing, support manufacturing for quality control testing when called upon, document all findings, and report out to appropriate leadership and teams. To provide technical support to internal teams and external customers, resolve technical issues related to product performance, application and installation. To support and maintain third party certifications such as ICC-ES, UL, ASTM- based approvals.

DUTIES

• Mechanical development
• Product design from concept to production
• Create and review CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications
• Generate technical datasheets, installation guides, and engineering reports
• Materials testing. May need to create test protocols when called upon
• Building Code & Specification Awareness and Application
• Proficient in Solidworks
• Effective written and oral communication
• Must be able to travel to various job sites and traverse locations (< 5%)
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Mechanical Awareness & Understanding
• Product Design & Technical Drawings
• Proficient In Statistics
• Experience with 3D Printing Preferred
• Experience with Polymers and Composites Preferred

WILLINGNESS TO

• Team oriented
• Dedicated & Hardworking
• Creative Problem Solver
• Self-Motivated

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering
• 1-3 Years of Mechanical Design Applications
• Proficient In Statics, Material Science, Strength Of Materials, Measurements, & Data Analysis
• Familiar with Office 365 Suite
• Proficient with Power Tools, Hand Tools, and Equipment

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• PE registration or ability to get registered is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (may require assistance from another colleague).  The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to talk or listen. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, and weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Occasional visits to moderate noise may be required. Occasional exposure to fumes and dust is required, the candidate must be capable of tolerating these non-hazardous fumes and dust. PPE will be provided by the company as required.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with Engineering drawings, technical documentation and specifications?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical design: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Stephenville, TX 76401 (Required)

Work Location: In person