frog Prototype Development Engineer (Fixed Term)

About the role

This is an exciting on-site role with our client in Boulder, CO. You'll be embedded full-time working directly alongside our client's internal softgoods design and engineering teams. You'll bring the prototyping lifecycle to life end-to-end: turning early concepts into high-fidelity, production-representative samples through hands-on fabrication, defining the prototyping process for small build quantities, feeding what you learn on the floor back into tooling and process improvements, and partnering with test engineering to prove they perform.

Responsibilities

• Innovate. Solve problems and address whatever challenge may arise, including the unique constraints softgoods materials bring to design and manufacturing.
• Conduct core hands-on engineering tasks, such as design, prototyping, analysis, 3D CAD modeling, and documentation.
• Help develop tooling and fixture design concepts for softgoods components (textiles, silicone, leather, films, synthetics, adhesives, and/or soft polymers), applying materials knowledge to troubleshoot design and fabrication issues.
• Engineer and hand-fabricate proof-of-concept prototypes (cutting, sewing, bonding, and assembling materials and components), defining the prototyping process for small build quantities.
• Prepare cut/print files and operate specialized machinery (including softgoods machinery) as a core part of day-to-day work.
• Support tooling design and fabrication, and part/assembly CAD, when needed.

Requirements

You Are:

• Someone Who Wants To Influence Their Own Development.
• Looking For a Company Where You Have The Opportunity To Pursue Your Interests Across Functions And Geographies.
• Bringing To The Organization The Following Competencies:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design, or equivalent hands-on fabrication experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on fabrication or prototyping experience with consumer electronics, softgoods, or related industries.
• Knowledge of the product development process (including research, ideation, prototyping, analysis, concept evaluation, engineering, manufacturing).
• Comfort stepping into hands-on fabrication and operating specialized equipment (e.g., sewing, cutting) as a core part of daily work.
• Manufacturing processes and design constraints, including injection molding, machining, and softgoods (textiles, films, synthetics, leather, adhesives).
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM)/Design for Assembly (DFA) and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation, including GD&T and mechanical drawings (ASME Y14.5).
• Passion for design and creating products that resonate with people.
• Self-motivated, excellent communicator, and a collaborative, fearless, positive team player who thrives balancing great design with short deadlines and contributing beyond your defined role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified candidates are encouraged to include an online or PDF portfolio with their application.
• Note that this job is for an on-site position in Boulder, CO.
• The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is going to be calculated on the basis of: $72,000 to $135,000 Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retail savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law