Senior Prototype Engineer & Shop Lead

Ergotron; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and, 8c

Tuition reimbursement and 401k with 

Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, 

Parental leave programs

Career milestones program

Job summary

Ergotron, Inc. in Eagan, Minnesota, is seeking a Shop Manager & Prototype Engineer II to join our New Product Development team. You will lead rapid prototyping efforts using 3D printing, machining and hand fabrication to validate design concepts with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in prototyping, strong CAD skills (SOLIDWORKS preferred), and the ability to manage shop operations, safety, and collaboration with design engineers.

],

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Model Building/Making, Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, or a related major.
• 4+ years of experience in prototyping or model making, scheduling resources in a model shop, and collaborating with industrial designers, engineers, and vendors in new product development.
• 3D modeling, 3D printing, plasma cutting, welding, manual machine operation including lathes, mills, sheet metal break and press along with other typical machine shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build and fabricate prototype models ranging from rough concept models built to learn a specific function/form to high quality and complex models using plastics, woods, metals, Ren, and additional materials.
• Coordinate the operations of the model shop, assigning tasks and tracking project timelines to ensure prototypes are delivered on time.
• Finishing and painting of appearance models.
• Create prototypes and models from a napkin sketch or from CAD models (SOLIDWORKS preferred) to capture the design intent.
• Lead and train others of various skill levels to work effectively and safely within the shop environment.
• Partner with Safety to ensure the shop adheres to OSHA guidelines and hazard regulations.
• Program, operate, and maintain equipment such as mills/lathes, 3D printers, CNC benders and plasma cutters, table saws, and other machinery/hand tools.
• Cross functional collaboration with Design teams to develop a project’s build needs, brainstorm ideas, review build progress and advise on design manufacturability.
• Work with various teams to document project activities to leverage company know-how across the design organization.
• Understand vendor capabilities and make recommendations for outsourcing when appropriate.
• Explore new materials, processes, and equipment.
• Procure and maintain material inventory, facilities, and equipment.
• Track departmental budget, monitoring the costs of materials, equipment and labor.
• Maintain 5S methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).
• Travel upon request based on project requirements and professional development.
• Support Manufacturing as needed with troubleshooting and new product production.
• Additional duties as requested.

Skills

3D modeling

3D printing

Machining

Welding

Sheet metal work

Lathe operation

Milling

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Ergotron, Inc. in Eagan, Minnesota, is seeking a Shop Manager & Prototype Engineer II to join our New Product Development team. You will lead rapid prototyping efforts using 3D printing, machining and hand fabrication to validate design concepts with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in prototyping, strong CAD skills (SOLIDWORKS preferred), and the ability to manage shop operations, safety, and collaboration with design engineers.

],