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Engineering Technician I
full timeBrooklyn Park, MN
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AT A GLANCE
ManufacturingFull Time
Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workp
About the role
Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.
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.
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Engineering Technician I
As anEngineering 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. If you're a detail-oriented problem solver with manufacturing experience and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
- Supports 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.
- HS Diploma or trade school certification
- Previous experience utilizing Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Minimum of 2 years of applicable MFG 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 System, 5S, and Kaizen philosoph
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