Lab Technician

The Product Development Technician will serve as a key resource within Advanced Development for creating prototypes of new spring / support concepts as well as new mattress and sleep system constructions. This includes everything from ordering and/or making components, assembling prototypes, and testing / evaluating / analyzing test data. This position be a source of knowledge on spring design and mattress construction and will provide support to the other parts of the organization on these topics.

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need (Qualifications):

• Minimum 2-year technical degree or 2-3 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
• Comfortable on basic machining equipment including Bridgeport type mill, saws, sanders, and basic hand tools.

$38,000 to $55,000

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.