Prototype & Test Technician — Product Development

ACCO Brands; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

ACCO Brands in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Product Development team. This hands-on role focuses on building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining prototype machines as they progress toward mass production.

You will support lab testing, assist engineers with electromechanical assemblies, and help maintain an organized engineering lab environment to enable continued product innovation and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in engineering technology, mathematics, science or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical laboratory, product development, manufacturing, or service environment.
• Experience with electromechanical or electronic repair, assembly, troubleshooting, or fabrication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to understand and apply health, safety, and lab best practices.
• Strong teamwork, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel internationally, if required.
• Experience with 3D modeling and basic drawing creation using SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product and prototype validation testing, run experiments, collect, analyze and document test data, troubleshoot prototypes and machines, and use specialized tools and equipment to support development activities.
• Assemble, modify, and repair test machines and prototype equipment. Provide hands-on support to engineers throughout the development process.
• Inspect, maintain, and reorder materials, components, and lab supplies; support the organization, cleanliness, and readiness of lab equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with engineers and cross-functional team members to refine designs, resolve technical issues, improve product performance, and support successful project execution.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology/Math/Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

ACCO Brands in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Product Development team. This hands-on role focuses on building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining prototype machines as they progress toward mass production.

You will support lab testing, assist engineers with electromechanical assemblies, and help maintain an organized engineering lab environment to enable continued product innovation and profitability.