Product Design Technician | $28.00 - $35.00 / hour

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Weekly pay

Full medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a hands-on Product Design Technician for Hillsboro, OR to support product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing from design to production.

You will read blueprints, operate 3D printers, build prototypes, perform hand fabrication, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to address design and manufacturability issues.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience reading blueprints, engineering drawings, or technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn 3D printing and prototyping equipment.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work in a high-tolerance environment.
• Experience with product testing, data collection, or lab instrumentation is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Operate 3D printers to produce prototypes, components, and design samples.
• Perform hand sewing and other hands-on fabrication techniques as needed for product development.
• Build, modify, and assemble prototypes and product samples.
• Support product design and development projects.
• Perform testing, inspections, and evaluations of products and processes.
• Troubleshoot product, equipment, and test setup issues.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to address design and manufacturability issues.
• Assist with failure analysis and product evaluations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, procedures, and product information.
• Assist with improving product designs, processes, and procedures.
• Work independently on assigned projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Learn and work with new equipment, applications, tools, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

3D Printer

Prototype fabrication equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Product Design Technician

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 / hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hillsboro, OR

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Before Applying:

This is a technical, hands-on position. Candidates must have a two-year technical degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience, along with demonstrated experience reading blueprints or engineering drawings. Relevant experience in manufacturing, product development, engineering, or a related technical field is required. Candidates should also be comfortable working with 3D printing, hands-on fabrication, and detailed technical components.

About the Position:

We are seeking a hands-on and technically minded Product Design Technician to support product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing activities. This position will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support products from design and prototype through production.

The ideal candidate enjoys both technical and hands-on work and is comfortable working from detailed drawings, building prototypes, operating equipment, and learning new processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Operate 3D printers to produce prototypes, components, and design samples.
• Perform hand sewing and other hands-on fabrication techniques as needed for product development.
• Build, modify, and assemble prototypes and product samples.
• Support product design and development projects.
• Perform testing, inspections, and evaluations of products and processes.
• Troubleshoot product, equipment, and test setup issues.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to address design and manufacturability issues.
• Assist with failure analysis and product evaluations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, procedures, and product information.
• Assist with improving product designs, processes, and procedures.
• Work independently on assigned projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Learn and work with new equipment, applications, tools, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, product development, engineering, fabrication, or a related technical field.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, or technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Experience with or willingness to learn 3D printing and prototyping equipment.
• Experience with hand sewing, fabrication, textiles, or similar hands-on construction techniques is beneficial.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed components and products in a high-tolerance environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts preferred.
• Experience with product testing, inspection, data collection, or laboratory instrumentation is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

We offer competitive wages, direct deposit, weekly pay, full medical, dental, vision, short and life term insurance options!