Engineering Technician I

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

About the role

As an Engineering Technician I, you'll support continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and engineering projects that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze manufacturing data, implement Lean practices, and contribute to projects involving new equipment, cost reduction, and product launches.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• HS Diploma or trade school certification
• Previous experience utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable manufacturing experience
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
• Results-oriented
• Capable of handling assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, 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