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Research & Development Technician (Consumer Products)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

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Come join our great work culture with excellent career growth opportunities!

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A seeks a full-time Research and Development Technician at our Consumer Products manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE. Apply now at KawasakiCareers.com

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Responsibilities Of R&D Technician Can Include

  • Perform support to R&D Development
  • Assist in scheduling testing to meet development schedules
  • Analyze, compile, evaluate, and present data in an organized fashion
  • Develop and/or prepare schematics, designs, tooling, specifications, and parts lists
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality, reliability and testing standards
  • Prepare graphs or charts of data, test reports, test standards, or enter data into computer for analysis
  • Assist in vehicle or accessory design, development, part installation, fitment checking and scheduling
  • Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics
  • Set up and operate a variety of testing equipment, improvising hook-up and equipment modifications as necessary to test, adjust, align, calibrate, and modify circuitry, components, and systems or subsystems

Qualifications For R&D Technician

  • Associate's Degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Able to acquire PIT qualification / Valid drivers' license if operating licensed vehicles
  • Ability to read, understand and accurately follow engineering orders, quality procedures, and operating instructions
  • Must be able to display appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications
  • Experience with applying and interpreting symbols and information from prints, work instructions, drawings, schematics and other relevant technical documents preferred

Perks For R&D Technician

  • Great work culture with career growth potential
  • Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more
  • Paid holidays and flexible spending account available
  • Employee discount for purchase of company products
  • Company fitness center and wellness program available
  • Uniforms, lockers, and uniform laundry available
  • Educational and relocation reimbursements available

Mission

Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet. We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come.

We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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