Engineering Technician I

Protolabs•Brooklyn Park, MN

6d•$27 - $31

About The Position

The Engineering Technician I supports continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and engineering projects intended to improve efficiency, quality, and innovation. The hands-on role collaborates with cross-functional teams, analyzes manufacturing data, helps implement Lean practices, and contributes to projects involving new equipment, cost reduction, and product launches. The position provides technical assistance on designated engineering and continuous improvement projects, supports project implementation and 5S activities, participates in project teams, and creates setups and performs special operations for specific customer orders as assigned. It also involves testing, data entry, and analysis for manufacturing projects and efforts. The role is based primarily in an indoor office environment, with occasional work in manufacturing areas and outdoors. Manufacturing-area work may involve machinery, noise, moving mechanical parts, and other workplace exposures.

Requirements

High school diploma or trade school certification.
Previous experience utilizing Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
At least 2 years of applicable manufacturing experience.
Ability to work both within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Results-oriented approach.
Ability to handle assignments in a timely manner and meet assigned deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of new and emerging technologies in manufacturing.
Familiarity with general Lean Manufacturing concepts and techniques, such as Value Stream Mapping, Kanban System, 5S, and Kaizen philosophy.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status; individuals with temporary visas are not eligible due to ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Experience with CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, and injection molding technology.
Familiarity with machining and tooling principles and precision measurement equipment.
Background or working knowledge of machining and/or injection molding.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance on designated continuous improvement and engineering projects.
Assist with and facilitate continuous improvement changes, including 5S activities, by supporting engineering teams in implementing projects to improve results.
Participate in project teams and activities at the discretion of the Manufacturing Engineer or Senior Engineering Technician.
Create setups and execute special operations for specific customer orders as directed by the Manufacturing Engineer or Senior Engineering Technician.
Support projects related to new production equipment, process improvement, cost reductions, and new product introductions.
Perform testing, data entry, and analysis for manufacturing projects and efforts as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary and total rewards package.
Health insurance, with traditional or high-deductible plan options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
Dental and vision coverage.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid caregiver leave.
At least 3 weeks of paid time off, plus wellness time, holiday pay, and volunteer hours.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate.
Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.