Prototype Technician

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promo, digital and fabrication, supporting large and small brands around the world from brand creation to implementation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Prototype Technician builds prototypes for clients based on direction provided by engineering. The purpose of these prototypes is to validate to form, fit and function of the industrial design.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds prototypes per specifications.
• Redlines drawings for changes/corrections.
• Assesses challenges and risks of product.
• Verifies vendor parts per specification.
• Validates instruction sheets.
• Presents ideas to engineering for alternate construction.
• Assists as required to transfer information to manufacturing.
• Installs prototypes in the field as required.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required

• 3+ years of previous prototype experience preferred
• Ability to travel as necessary
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet

applications. * Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and

colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients. * Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance

vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the

essential functions. About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: [ EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay for this position is $18.00 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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