Technologist I

Renewal by Andersen; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 62,960 - 94,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove, MN, is seeking an engineering support specialist to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure business requirements are met. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical and operational support, collaborating with various teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.

This role requires a 4-year technical degree and strong analytical abilities, along with proficiency in solid modeling software. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree or equivalent combination of formalized technical education and experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication skills through various mediums.
• Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCAD/Inventor).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance to solve issues.
• Conduct testing related to product improvements in the manufacturing process.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and events.

Skills

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling (AutoCAD/Inventor)

Education

4-year technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing engineering support to a manufacturing line at our Andersen Windows location in Cottage Grove, MN. Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provideoperational technical support for existing applications and processes
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance to solve issues
• Troubleshoot problems with other technical employees, suppliers, and outside experts
• Create training tools, documents, and standard operating procedures for production processes
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and events
• Present technical information or proposals to team members
• Offer assistance/mentor for less experienced technical employees
• Conduct testing related to introducing product improvements into the manufacturing process
• Perform complex analyses using quality tools and lab techniques
• Act as a team member on larger-scale projects with defined task ownership
• Take full responsibility for small-scale expense or capital projects
• Estimate project schedules, resource needs, and costs
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for functional areas or projects
• Engage in continuous education and skill development
• Design, build, and test models or prototypes

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree or equivalent combination of formalized technical education and experience
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred(AutoCad/Inventor)

Pay Range

$62,960.00 - $94,440.00

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing*
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
• For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.

PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.