Engineering Assistant

The Opportunity

Are you a hands-on, analytically minded technician with an interest in the Construction field? Triangle Fastener Corporation is seeking an Engineering Assistant to join the team in our Cleveland, OH Tech Center. The Engineering Assistant is responsible for conducting product testing, collecting and documenting performance data, troubleshooting product issues, and supporting engineering efforts related to product development, quality assurance, and technical validation. This position works closely with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and External Suppliers to help ensure products meet defined performance, safety, customer, and applicable testing requirements.

About Triangle Fastener Corporation

Since 1977, Triangle Fastener Corporation has been a trusted name in the construction industry. We are a leading wholesale distributor of standard and specialty fasteners, sealants, tools, and related construction products. With 30+ branches nationwide, we offer our Triangle Fastener-branded products to builders all across the U.S.

Why Join Us?

At TFC, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a collaborative, supportive work environment with industry-leading benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with automatic employer contributions
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays starting Day 1
• Professional development through training and industry events

What You'll Do

Product Testing & Validation

• Conduct mechanical, structural, and performance testing on products.

Data Collection & Documentation

• Record test results, measurements, observations, and environmental conditions as required.

Product Development Support

• Support Engineering with new product development and potential product offering projects.

Technical & Quality Support

• Assist with customer claim and field-performance investigations.

Product Testing Focus

Depending on business needs, testing assignments may include:

• Fastener pull-out, tensile, shear, torque, and installation-performance testing.
• Corrosion-resistance and coating evaluations.
• Sealant and accessory performance testing.
• Power-tool, installation-tool, and competitive product evaluations.

What You Bring to the Table

Required

Preferred

Experience

• At least one year of product testing, laboratory, quality, manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering-support experience

• Experience using mechanical testing equipment, measurement tools, and data-collection systems preferred

Education

• Technical education, military training, apprenticeship, or relevant hands-on experience may be considered.

• Associate’s degree or above in an Engineering related field.

Additional Skills/Notes

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of laboratory practices and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and related instruments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and preparation of clear technical reports.
• Experience with CAD software is a plus.

Our Values

Triangle Fastener Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Triangle Fastener Corporation's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.