R&D Component Prototyping 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

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.