[Hiring] Engineering Technician @Simpson Strong-Tie

Role Description

The Engineering Technician provides customer technical support for metal plate connection (MPC) wood truss designs and wood truss repairs created in the Simpson Strong-Tie Integrated Component Systems software by Simpson Strong-Tie Component Manufacturer (CM) customers. The Engineering Technician supports the Engineering Team by coordinating with CM Customers to ensure that submitted designs are sealed in accordance with adopted building codes and design standards, as well as other technical projects that support the Engineering Team.

What You’ll Be Doing (% of Time)

• Review customers' truss design drawings for pre-established engineering issues and coordinate necessary changes when required. Coordinate the information gathering and the design of truss repair details for customers. Support sealing engineers by reviewing truss designs and coordinating engineering service with branches and customers. (70%)
• Supports CM customers in the proper use of Simpson Strong-Tie Integrated Component Systems software and provide customer technical support for sealed truss designs. (20%)
• Develop and maintain workflow and process documentation in Confluence and JIRA that supports the Component Review and the Truss Engineering Software teams. (10%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field preferred.
• Qualified EIT applicants preferred with prerequisite experience, knowledge and skills.
• 1 - 4 years related experience and/or training in MPC wood truss design and engineering.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Communication: Able to clearly communicate by phone and email with external and internal customers with limited supervision.
• Teamwork: Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships and contribute in a highly collaborative digital environment with remote teams and individuals.
• Software Skills: Able to quickly and effectively become proficient in unfamiliar software platforms and applications.
• Self-Management: Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify the information needed to solve a problem effectively.
• Organization: Ability to diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
• This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

• This position requires domestic travel up to 10% of the time.

Work Status & Location

• This full‑time, exempt position offers location flexibility within the U.S., with domestic remote work options available for the right candidate.

Relocation

• Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

• $59,200 - $77,000 / year

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

Company Description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.