Prototype Technician

EmersonShakopee🇺🇸United StatesPosted Jul 15, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary

$50k - $64k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Shakopee, United States

Posted

3 months ago

Job Description

Are you a hands-on technician who enjoys working with cutting-edge technology, solving problems, and bringing new products to life? Emerson is looking for a Prototype Technician to join our team in Shakopee, MN. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting new product development by programming, operating, and maintaining advanced circuit board manufacturing equipment.

Working within our Electrical Supply Chain team, you'll collaborate with engineering and design teams to build prototype circuit boards, improve processes, champion safety initiatives, and help drive innovation from concept to reality. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and is eager to expand their skills while making a meaningful impact on the development of new technologies!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Program and operate circuit board production equipment, and troubleshoot any equipment error messages
Program and operate the circuit board conformal coating equipment
Lead safety activities in the area by managing Equipment Safety Reviews, leading department safety inspections, and implementing any safety related action items
Own processes in the area which includes creating and maintaining procedures
Implement new equipment and complete preventative maintenance on over 20 pieces of equipment
Manage PCA Prototype Area chemicals by ordering, properly storing, and tracking inventory
Order, manage, and track circuit board components, small tools, and consumable items used to build circuit boards
Support data collection and metrics for the Electrical Supply Chain team

Who You Are:

You research initiatives and try new approaches. You know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You think about multiple ways to get the same outcome.

For This Role, You Will Need:

2 years technician related experience and 1800 hours of technical education OR 4 years technician related experience and a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

4 years technician related experience and 1800 hours of technical education
Experience in a manufacturing setting

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $50,000-64,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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