Prototype Technician - Level 2

The Village Companies•Pulaski, WI

2d•$50,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Prototype Technician Level 2 supports mechanical designers and product development teams in turning concepts into arcade games and entertainment experiences. The role builds prototype games, assists with hardware assembly, troubleshoots issues, and participates in the full development lifecycle, including unit and integration testing and maintaining the end product. The position is suited to an entry- to mid-level technician who can adapt their knowledge to project needs and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The technician assembles mechanisms and games from CAD drawings and 3D models using materials such as metal, plastic, and wood. The role also involves installing wire harnesses, lighting, and electronic components; delivering and installing field-test games; troubleshooting and repairing games during setup; supporting manufacturing during new-product launches; and observing early prototypes at local game rooms. The position is based on-site in a mix of engineering office, product development shop, and game room environments. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function, and the role requires in-person collaboration. Travel is approximately 10% to trade shows and game room test sites, with potential travel between local Village Companies. The role is safety-sensitive and involves working around manufacturing equipment, power tools, moving machinery, and material-handling devices. Occasional lifting of 50–75 pounds is required. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Friday, 5:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. The stated salary range is $50,000–$65,000.

Requirements

Associate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of Bay Tek Assembly work experience or 3–5 years of work experience with electromechanical assemblies.
Excellent electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities.
Knowledge of electrical circuits and program logic.
Skilled operation of various hand and power tools.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to operate small to large box/delivery trucks as needed.
Ability to lift 50–75 pounds on occasion.
Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment, power tools, moving machinery, and material-handling devices and to follow safety policies.
Regular, reliable, and predictable on-site attendance; ability to participate in in-person collaboration and team meetings.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with woodworking, metal fabrication, and rapid prototyping equipment.
Associate degree.
Ability to adapt and extend knowledge as projects dictate and work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Assemble concept prototype mechanisms and games from CAD drawings and 3D models using common materials such as metals, plastics, and wood products.
Build and install wire harnesses, lighting, and other electronic components to finalize game assemblies.
Deliver and install field-test games.
Perform on-site troubleshooting and repairs during game setup.
Support Manufacturing at the start-up of a new product launch.
Visit local game rooms to observe and monitor early prototypes.
Maintain a neat and clean R&D Shop work environment.
Participate in the full development lifecycle, including building and handling unit and integration testing and maintaining the end product.