Technician I - R&D

Job Overview

The R&D Technician supports research and development activities by assisting with rapid prototyping, preparing, and cleaning parts, and working with the materials lab to support testing and development efforts. This role also contributes to maintaining an organized and safe shop environment through cleanup and general support tasks, helping ensure efficient and timely execution of R&D projects.

Highlights of your role

• Assist with rapid prototyping and R&D project support.
• Prepare, clean, and handle parts for testing and development.
• Support materials lab activities and basic testing tasks.
• Sample preparation, testing and data collection.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe shops and lab areas.
• Operate basic shop and laboratory equipment safely!
• Perform general R&D support duties as assigned.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree is preferred
• Working knowledge of tools (chop saw, table saw, drill press, etc.) required
• Must be able to obtain forklift and cushman licenses
• Window and door related experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred
• Must be willing and able to participate in, and contribute to a team environment and possess self-motivation and be dependable and trustworthy
• Must have proficient organizational, interpersonal, and multi-tasking abilities
• Accommodations may be made (whenever reasonably possible) to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of his/her position.

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.

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