Prototype Technician I, Thermal Solutions,

Minco Products•Fridley, MN

5d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Minco is seeking a Prototype Technician for its Thermal Solutions engineering group. The role supports assembly, documentation, and testing of products before production launch, working with engineering and production to transition products successfully to full-scale manufacturing. The position calls for a motivated, energetic performer with strong communication skills who can work in a dynamic team environment. The technician rapidly assembles products to exceptional quality using equipment appropriate to the process; follows and helps improve product documentation; applies manufacturing and assembly techniques to resolve problems and manage uncertainty; identifies design, workflow, and material issues; and coordinates workflow milestones. The role also supports new product introduction from prototype through production launch, provides timely technical support to internal teams, and participates in continuous-improvement and process or material assessment projects. The work takes place on a general production floor and in manufacturing environments, with a fast-paced, dynamic workload. The position requires compliance with ITAR; only U.S. persons as defined by ITAR are eligible, and employment offers are contingent on verification of U.S.-person status. Pay rate is $25–$30.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a similar role with a manufacturing company having diverse products and processes and operating within AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop productive working relationships with production, quality, planning, purchasing, and engineering groups.
Excellent time-management and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to work efficiently with urgency amid multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to follow new product introduction processes to deliver quality products to customers in a timely manner.
U.S.-person status as defined by ITAR is required; employment is contingent on meeting ITAR requirements and verification of status.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and Word.
Experience executing acceptance and qualification test procedures.
Experience with lean principles.

Responsibilities

Rapidly assemble products to exceptional quality using mechanical or electronic equipment as required by the assembly process.
Read, understand, and follow product documentation—including drawings, schematics, flowcharts, instructions, and test plans—and contribute to its improvement and refinement.
Apply assembly and manufacturing skills to navigate uncertainty, mitigate risks, and solve manufacturing problems; document and communicate issues and seek assistance when appropriate.
Identify design, workflow, or material problems and recommend adjustments and improvements to stabilize product yield.
Create workflow milestones and communicate them to appropriate personnel.
Apply fundamental Manufacturing/Prototype Technician principles and best practices.
Collaborate with and advise engineering, drafting, planning, production, purchasing, and management; investigate product concepts, capabilities, standards, and other needs, and communicate with appropriate groups.
Execute new product introduction processes to support products through design phases from prototype to successful production launch.
Provide timely technical support to production, quality, and other internal departments to resolve challenges.
Participate in continuous-improvement projects and assessments of new processes and materials.
Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Perform other duties as identified.