Engineering Technician, Truss Enterprise Services (Remote)

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.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Technician, Truss Enterprise Services 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 Truss Enterprise Services Technician supports the Truss Enterprise Team by coordinating with CM Customers to insure that submitted designs are sealed in accordance with adopted building codes and design standards, as well as other technical projects that support the Truss Enterprise 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 Enterprise Software teams. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field preferred.
• 1 - 4 years related experience and/or training in MPC wood truss design and engineering preferred.
• Communications: 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

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

The location for this full-time, exempt job located in Boulder, CO. Remote options may be available for the right candidate.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$59400 - $88000 / year

Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• 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. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie’s drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.

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