R&D Component Engineering Technician

Prince Technology Solutions Inc; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer in Saginaw, MI is seeking a R&D Component Technician to fabricate prototype parts and assemblies, interact with design engineers to improve designs, and work independently to solve problems. The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, documentation, and rapid iteration of prototypes.

The position requires an associate degree in manufacturing tech or equivalent plus 3+ years of shop experience, with a per-hour pay of $22.35. EOE statement applies and location is Saginaw, MI.

Qualifications

• Three (3+) years of hands-on fabrication or prototyping experience.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with common materials (aluminum, steel, copper, magnets, plastics, epoxies, adhesives) and their mechanical characteristics.
• Familiarity with shop tools and software.
• Familiarity with manual mill and lathe.
• Strong communication, multitasking, & inter‑personal skills; ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Teams).
• Working knowledge of CAD tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of electric machines (transformers, electric motors, sensors, bearings) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate complex parts with a variety of materials and processes (metals, composites, magnetic parts).
• Build parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings.
• Interact with design engineers to create better parts and improve designs for prototype techniques.
• Work independently with the initiative to solve problems quickly.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to devise solutions to new problems.
• Create physical models and run trials with little background with a willingness to fail fast and iterate often.
• Build and assemble prototypes that must meet stated requirements.
• Maintain documentation for materials and fabrication manuals.
• Document and keep track of parts, components and final assemblies.

Skills

Interpret drawings & GD&T

CAD models

Fabrication tools operation

RLC tester

Fixtures & rapid prototyping

Maintenance & upgrades

Integration/test setups

Quality & continuous improvement

MS Office/communication

Manual mill & lathe

Materials knowledge

Electrical machines knowledge

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing technology

Job description

• Fabricate complex parts with a variety of different materials and processes (metals, composites, magnetic parts).


• Build parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings.


• Interact with design engineers to create better parts and improve designs for prototype techniques.


• Work independently with the initiative to solve problems quickly.


• Utilize critical thinking skills to devise solutions to new problems.


• Create physical models and run trials with little background with a willingness to fail fast and iterate often.


• Build and assemble prototypes that must meet stated requirements.


• Maintain documentation for materials and fabrication manuals.


• Document and keep track of parts, components and final assemblies.

Skills Required

• Operate a wide range of fabrication tools including:


• Winders for electric motors, Magnetizers


• High-precision manual and powered tools


• Work from CAD models and technical drawings to produce high-tolerance parts.


• RLC tester


• Help develop custom fixtures, jigs, and one-off assemblies for rapid prototyping.


• Assist in maintaining, upgrading, tuning machines and shop infrastructure.


• Occasionally assist with integration or test setups when needed.


• Act diligently to ensure quality and continuous improvement.

Experience Required

• Three (3+) years of hands‑on experience in a fabrication or prototyping shop environment.


• Ability to interpret and mechanical drawings and GD&T.


• Familiarity with common materials (aluminum, steel, copper, permanent magnets, plastics, epoxies, adhesives, etc.) and their mechanical characteristics.
  knowledge of shop tools and software


• Familiarity with manual mill and lathe


• Strong communication, multitasking, & inter‑personal skills. demonstrated ability to work with others across multidisciplinary teams.


• Computer skills (ms office, outlook, teams, etc.)


• Working knowledge of cad tools is a plus.


• Knowledge of electric machines (transformers, electric motors, sensors, bearings, etc.) is a plus

Education Required

Associate degree in a manufacturing technology field is a plus.

Description

R&D Component Technician - Saginaw, MI

Long Term Open Ended Contract

$22.35 Per Hour

Location Saginaw, MI - Nexteer

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.