Design Techinican

ADP, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ProMed is seeking a Design Technician to lead the design of EOAT, fixtures and related tools for customer and manufacturing requirements. You will ensure brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are implemented.

The role requires Creo Parametric or SolidWorks proficiency, a 2‑year engineering education, and 5+ years in injection molding. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical/vocational degree or equivalent engineering education.
• 5+ years of injection molding experience.
• Proficient in Creo Parametric or SolidWorks.
• Able to read customer drawings and interpret specs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling and fixtures.
• Create designs in Creo Parametric or SolidWorks.
• Collaborate across functions to define inputs from customers and manufacturing.
• Conduct design reviews with engineering and tooling.
• Prepare and manage layout drawings.
• Maintain documentation to quality systems.
• Assist with tool modifications and repairs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

2 year technical/vocational degree or equivalent engineering education

Tools

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

Job description

As a ProMed employee, you will contribute to the manufacture of products that have a significant impact on people’s lives. Through honesty, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to be the very best as we hire the very best.

ProMed was founded in 1989 addressing an industry need for cleanroom manufacturing of silicone components, specifically those having a medical application. We treat every component and finished device as though it will be used by a beloved family member or friend. We are dedicated to our customers and to our employees while helping to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.

Working as one to help many.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of this role are to work cross functionally to lead the design of EOAT, Fixtures and related tools to meet customer expectations and internal manufacturing requirements. The Design Technician ensures ProMed’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs design of tooling and fixtures
• Completes designs in Creo Parametric or Solidworks in an efficient and organized manner
• Works cross functionally to establish design inputs based on customer and part manufacturing requirements while ensuring safe and high-quality tool builds
• Conducts design reviews with engineering and tooling
• Prepare and manage layout drawings when applicable
• Keeps internal stakeholders aware of design status and progress
• Interacts and collaborates with customers at times to effectively support and recommend appropriate design changes
• Utilize software, standards, and existing designs to reduce project lead time
• Solicits feedback on the results of tool fabrication and part manufacturing to better future designs
• Design, document, and provide scope of work for tool modifications and repairs
• Recommend changes to tool designs to improve the life of the tooling
• Completes purchase requisitions as needed
• Maintain inventory of components and materials as needed
• Ensure documentation meets quality systems requirements
• This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• 2 year technical/vocational degree or equivalent engineering education
• 5+ years of related experience in injection molding
• Proficient in Creo Parametric or Solidworks
• Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of tooling practices and fabrication techniques
• Able to understand and interpret customer drawings
• Strong work ethic with an unwavering commitment to quality and professional results
• Be a fact-based problem solver that can strategically analyze situations and problems
• Be innovative, take initiative, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to continuous improvement company-wide
• Proficient with MS Office
• Able to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) to management, customers, and colleagues. Receives information effectively.
• Professional, courteous, and friendly personality
• Working knowledge of English (verbal and written)

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge and first-hand experience with injection molding

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job.

• Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
• Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minor;
• Duties are performed indoors;
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, COGNITIVE & NEUROLOGICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
• Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
• Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
• Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
• Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, VCR, and other work-related equipment, which may require an approximately 25+ pound force to push or pull equipment;
• It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc. occasionally to frequently.
• Employee must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently;
• Position varies from standing, sitting, walking, etc. On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth or uneven surfaces.

ProMed offers a generous benefits package including:

• 401k with company match
• Profit Sharing Program
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident, and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance

ProMed does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.