Engineering Technician, Prototyping

Engineering Technician, Prototyping

This is more than a job posting for Kohler Company, one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. This is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft to develop prototypes in a creative culture. The Engineering Technician, Prototyping role is responsible for prototype creation in support of new product development, regularly using multiple skilled trades techniques to produce models and components. This includes bringing a product from concept design through, prototyping, development, testing, and verification/validation phases. This individual will also be responsible for machine maintenance, calibration, and routine servicing of equipment as well as maintaining a clean working environment throughout the shop. These responsibilities will be taken on under the guidance of senior Technicians who will support the growth of the candidate. Out-of-shop duties include brainstorming meetings with Engineering, Industrial Design, and Advanced Development teams to provide project feedback. This Technician will also work within their team on process improvements, new technology, shop layouts, and more to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills:

• Work with New Product Development staff to solve problems and produce high quality parts, prototypes in a timely fashion
• Understand and use proper machining techniques (speeds, feeds, cutting conditions, etc.) to produce parts on mills, lathes, grinders, and general shop equipment in a prototype setting
• Accurately read and understand engineering drawings
• Use CAM or Conversational CNC programming
• Maintain an adequate inventory of shop supplies, raw materials, and tooling as necessary to meet scheduled needs
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed
• Maintain top operating condition of tools and equipment
• Clean equipment, tools and work area after the job is completed

Skills/Requirements:

• Technical Diploma, Associate Degree, or Journeyman's card in a related field, or an equivalency in experience is preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in machine or die shop with demonstrated high performance levels preferred.
• Working knowledge of MasterCAM design/programming software and CREO preferred, other design/programming software ability is a plus
• Experience with multiple skilled trades knowledge like CNC programing/operation, manual machining, fabrication, molding/casting, tool building, and general construction is preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $24.95 - $31.20/hr. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.