R&D Technician

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits!

Williamsburg Marine, a division of Patrick Industries, is adding an R&D Technician to their team in Milford, IN. The R&D Technician will support hands-on development work, assist with prototype builds, and help transition new products into full production. 

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble prototype units and early‑stage product samples
• Use standard hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment for hands-on fabrication
• Support trial builds and pilot runs to prepare new products for production
• Provide feedback to improve build methods, product fit, and manufacturability
• Assist in training production staff on new build processes as needed
• Interpret basic drawings, build notes, or instructions to support development work
• Document measurements, observations, and build details for future reference
• Maintain organized work areas, tools, and prototype components
• Communicate clearly with engineering, development, and production teams
• Participate in testing prototypes for quality, function, and overall performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on technical, assembly, or fabrication experience
• Ability to read simple technical drawings or build instructions
• Skilled with common tools and comfortable in a shop environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail; dependable and team‑oriented
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong personal accountability, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive financial data
• Align with Patrick Industries “BETTER Together” mentality by pursuing Balance, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Respect within the organization

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces Individually, as Teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our Communities and within our entire Patrick family.

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.