Job Description
Overview
The R&D Prototype Innovation Specialist will translate customer pain points into prototype. This role will be responsible for the creation of prototypes to validate the functionality and efficiency of the design and iterate.
Responsibilities
- Builds and tests prototypes to validate the functionality and efficiency of designs.
- Tinkers and creates rapid prototypes or models for iteration using a variety of equipment.
- Executes and participates in design sprints.
- Creates and effectively presents product design summaries to both internal and external customers.
- Analyzes test results, troubleshoot issues, and iteratively improves designs.
- Performs/coordinates characterization testing as needed for part characterization (ex. mechanical testing) and communicates results to project stakeholders.
- Interfaces with cross-functional team members to develop specifications, coordinate prototype fabrication, and transition prototypes into finished goods.
- Supports patent filing and claims.
- Works closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, engineers, packaging, and commercialization experts.
- Participates and works within ISO 9001-2008 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.
- Others may be assigned.
Competencies
Innovation and Creativity: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. The ability to think creatively from the first design to updating existing products.
Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies to drive ideas to concept and ideate.
Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Supports Core Values: Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec’s core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec’s core values, vision, and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Material Science, Engineering, or Chemistry; one (1) to three (3) years of related work experience and/or training with a technical background in design, concept creation, and prototypes; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in CAD software for printing applications (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) is required.
Benefits
- Competitive market salary with annual incentive
- PTO starting at 17 days
- 9 company observed holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Community service PTO (up to 40 hours annually)
- Insurance benefits, including medical (PPO), dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
- Two types of Flexible Spending Accounts, 1) Medical Spending Account and 2) Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401k and a company match (100% up to 3%, and then 50% of the next 2% deferred)
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Family Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program, Infertility Treatment Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Onsite Amenities
- Onsite gyms, onsite health clinic, canteen for refreshment
- Hybrid Work Options (based on department operations)