Research and Development Specialist - Morgantown, PA

08 May 2024

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Research and Development Technician

Location: Morgantown, PA

How You Will Make an Impact?

The Research & Development Specialist supports the testing and evaluation initiatives performed in the R & D Lab. The position also supports Engineering on projects and challenges through testing, evaluation, and in-plant studies.

The Nuts and Bolts
  • Supports Engineering, Purchasing, Warranty, and Operations through testing programs, material evaluations, and in-plant studies.
  • Prepares test samples and components as needed to complete test requests.
  • Assists with running tests and performing evaluations and in-plant studies as required. This may require travel to other Morgan facilities.
  • Builds mock-ups and prototypes as required.
  • Fabricates test fixtures and components as required.
  • Sets up tests ranging from components to full body configurations.
  • Updates the test log up to ensure accuracy.
  • Writes test reports on completed test requests.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Credentials
  • 5-10 years of experience in the manufacturing field - 2 year technical/trade school (mechanical engineering, welding, fabrication) a plus
  • Knowledge and application of fundamental fabrication skills including welding and machining
  • Proficiency in reading Engineering drawings
  • Proficiency in using measuring devices including tape measure, dial calipers, and micrometers
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel

You Must Be Able to
  • Working in an office environment in a seated position a minimum of eight hours per day is required. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.
  • This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

How We Make an Impact

Celebrating our 70th year as the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products. With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to dry freight truck bodies, Morgan specializes in satisfying unique and custom truck body needs, including electric vehicles, mobile service units, and refrigerated products, serving farmers, ranchers, contractors, landscapers, equipment and material haulers, and more!

Our shared values are the foundation upon which Morgan does business:
  • Appreciating the

    people who make our success possible.
  • Acting with

    integrity in all we do.
  • Delivering

    results for our customers.
  • Bringing an unbridled

    passion for our products.

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of service
  • Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
  • Paid Job and Leadership Development training

Morgan Truck Body LLC is a business unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. family and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Whether you are just beginning your career or taking the "next step," please visit our careers page -https://www.morgancorp.com/about/careers.

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