What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prototype Engineer position at Creospan Inc.?
Job Opening: Prototyper III (66966-1)
📍 Location: Redmond, WA — Onsite, 5 days/week
⏳ Duration: 12 Months
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering roles.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX).
- Hands-on experience with prototyping:
- 3D printing
- Machining (milling, turning, CNC)
- Laser cutting / Water jet cutting
- Experience with thermal systems and components.
- Ability to build simple GUIs using Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent tools.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with organic materials, chemical reactors, and solutions.
- Experience designing fluidic systems for stirring, pumping, filtering, and compatibility with chemicals.
- Strong understanding of heat transfer principles.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
- Engineering Prototyping Expertise
- 2 years hands-on mechanical/electrical engineering
- Strong prototyping mindset
- Mechanical Design & Fabrication
- CAD proficiency
- Machining, 3D printing, fabrication experience
- Sourcing/specifying electrical components (heaters, power supplies, PCBs)
- UI Prototyping
- Ability to build simple GUIs using Python or similar tools
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Chemical/organic materials background
- Experience with chemical reactors and fluidic systems
- Strong thermal/heat transfer knowledge
