Engineering Technician

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Engineering Technician within our Product Development Engineering team to help support our Home Furniture Components business. Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry.  We do not make furniture.  We make furniture more comfortable.  We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an Engineering Technician, you will have the opportunity to support the design, integration, and validation of new product development and released product support. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our speed to market, customer responsiveness, and incremental revenue for trendsetter customers.

The team you will be working with is collaborative, hands-on, and focused on innovation. We value technical curiosity, attention to detail, and a growth mindset.

So, what will you be doing as an Engineering Technician?

• Assisting engineers with product design, CAD support, and engineering documentation
• Supporting prototype builds and sample quality control
• Coordinating prototype shipping and logistics
• Participating in product validation and testing activities
• Collecting and communicating technical data across teams

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Technology preferred; relevant experience considered
• 1+ year of technician experience preferred
• Ability to machine, fabricate, and solder electrical components
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with SolidWorks, Zoho Project Management, MS Office Suite, and CAD tools
• Ability to support prototyping, testing, and validation processes
• Understanding of technical system requirements and design criteria
• Written and verbal English language skills
• Commitment to our People First culture and continuous improvement

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience with mechanical and electrical fabrication tools
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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