R&D Engineer I

Job Description

Support the company by helping to contribute to developing Innovative new Structural engineering solutions the company can bring to market and to help ensure existing solutions continue to meet the required technical rigor to stay competitive in their respective markets. Conduct simple research studies, code reviews, landscape analysis under supervision and contribute to idea development, prototyping and physical testing.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What You Will Do:

• Prepare test specimens.

• Prepare test set ups, conduct tests and record required data and document work.

• Operate and maintain shop equipment and test equipment.

• Conduct feasibility studies and provide preliminary designs.

• Generate reports using analysis and testing data.

• Conduct technical research and prepare technical documentation. Effectively communicate technical findings to others, including co-workers, vendors, and customers.

• Assist in preparation of technical documents and bulletins.

• Create and/or modify production drawings of prototype products using AutoCAD or SolidWorks software.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering required

• Up to 1 year of engineering experience preferred

• Good written communications skills are required, adaptability, critical thinking, team collaboration

• Ability to travel up to 5% of time to customer sites or other industry partners as needed

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing 

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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