The R&D team has a responsibility to identify opportunities within the business that present DIFFICULT technical challenges. Team members quickly drive to refine a technology, design a product and/or system enough to provide confidence that the company can provide an enhanced user experience.

An ideal candidate has:

• an entrepreneurial attitude
• disruptor mindset
• passion for technology
• curious
• collaborative
• listener
• empathizer
• quick learner
• data lover
• storyteller
• tinkerer

• evaluating new technologies
• collaborating with customers and subject matter experts with a focus on the user experience
• establishing preliminary product/system requirements
• organizing and documenting ideation activities
• leading design, build, and test of concepts
• plan and execute customer pilots and demonstrations
• collaborate with product management to create the product vision

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Automation background
• 5+ years in new product development
• Strong user of CAD, Microsoft suite, project management software
• Ability to elicit cooperation across departments, from senior management, and external suppliers
• Experience with technical writing and presenting to upper management
• Experience in fluid delivery or fluid power technologies is highly desired
• Work in a fast-paced, small team environment under minimal supervision while meeting schedule and cost commitments

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

Compensation:

The pay range for this role is USD 109,890.00/Yr. – 148,500.00/Yr. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training and experience.

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