Prototype Technician

M-Team Solutions; Armada (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Team Solutions in Michigan is seeking a Prototype Technician with 2+ years of hands-on experience to support engineering and prototype objectives in the Romeo area. You will learn inflator prototype procedures, set up and maintain equipment, and assist with materials planning for prototypes and engineering needs.

The role emphasizes working with drawings and SOPs, conducting tests in a safe, professional manner, organizing materials, and maintaining clean lab and evaluation areas.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical skills and hands-on testing experience.
• Eagerness to learn and grasp testing principles quickly.
• Ability to read drawings and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn inflator prototype procedures, equipment and products to support engineering objectives.
• Set up, operate, and maintain prototype equipment and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Assist Materials Manager with materials planning for prototypes and engineering needs.
• Inspect and label incoming materials ensuring part numbers match drawings/specifications.
• Prepare non-conforming reports for quality reviews with suppliers/engineering.
• Review technical documents including drawings and work instructions.
• Keep laboratory areas clean and safe; conduct tests in a professional manner.
• Support ongoing testing activities and maintain orderly testing records.

Skills

Advanced technical skills

Eagerness to learn

Fundamental testing principles

Hands-on skills

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Trade School

Job description

We are currently searching for a Prototype Technician with 2+ years of experience for a contract-to-direct opportunity in the Romeo, MI area. You will have automotive, motorcycle, or tractor mechanic skills; or experience testing automotive components in a test lab environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for learning inflator prototype procedures, equipment and products to support engineering and prototype objectives
• Set up, operate, clean, maintain prototype equipment, including basic preventative maintenance
• Assist the Materials Manager with materials planning and ensuring the availability of minimum inventory levels for prototypes and engineering needs at all times.
• Inspect, organize and label incoming materials ensuring the supplier information and part number matches the product as required per the drawings/specifications.
• Complete non-conforming reports for quality review with the supplier/engineering.
• Ability to review and understand technical documents including drawings, standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ensures that laboratory areas and evaluation areas are kept clean and free of all safety hazards
• Conducts all tests in a professional and safe manner

Qualifications:

• Advanced technical skills
• Should show eagerness to learn
• Able to grasp fundamental testing principles
• Strong "hands on" skills
• Work well in a team environment
• Computer proficiency
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Education:

• High School Diploma, Associate or Trade School degree, or equivalent experience