Technical Artist-Printed Electronics

The Technical Artist in the Printed Electronics department prepares accurate artwork, customer proofs, and production files from customer-supplied artwork and engineering drawings using Adobe Illustrator. This role preserves original customer files, maintains revision-controlled working and released files, and prepares artwork that meets approved customer specifications and manufacturing requirements. The position supports both printed electronics production and the quick-turn process through accurate artwork preparation, timely revisions, careful review, and coordination with Engineering, Printed Electronics, Art, Customer Service, and Process Planning.

DuraTech Industries, a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse WI has been in continual growth for over 40 years. As our company expands, we need talented, forward-thinking team members to add to our team.

We work hard at making a positive, challenging and engaging environment.

At DuraTech, our mission is to delight our customers…through our commitment to quality, service and value. We value integrity. We respect and value our people and recognize their diversity as a source of creativity. We value loyalty, dedication, hard work and pride in workmanship. We dedicate ourselves to provide a safe and fun work environment; one that promotes open communication, teamwork, learning and community involvement. We value success. Our team Members are our greatest asset. Our leadership in the industries we serve has been achieved because our people are the best. As a team member of DuraTech Industries, you work for a stable company that offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

We have an opening for a Technical Artist on our team!

The Technical Artist in the Printed Electronics department prepares accurate artwork, customer proofs, and production files from customer-supplied artwork and engineering drawings using Adobe Illustrator.

• Preserves original customer files and creates editable working copies in Adobe Illustrator using established folder and naming conventions.

• Reviews customer artwork and engineering drawings for completeness, dimensions, tolerances, revision consistency, and suitability for the intended printing process; communicates missing information and questions through the appropriate internal channels.

• Prepares customer proofs, print-ready artwork, and applicable production separations for printed electronics and quick-turn work. Supports prototype artwork and approved revisions as assigned, while meeting required review and approval requirements.

• Checks applicable layer alignment, dimensions, registration marks, and artwork features against approved drawings and manufacturing guidelines; refers electrical design questions to Engineering.

• Makes routine file-format and artwork preparation adjustments within approved specifications and established guidelines. Obtains required approval before changing dimensions, materials, circuit geometry, layer relationships, or other customer or engineering requirements.

• Performs and documents artwork self-checks using applicable checklists. Submits artwork for required peer or Engineering review and confirms required approvals are recorded before production release.

• Maintains part numbers, revisions, dates received, and approval status; preserves original files and separates superseded files from current released production artwork.

• Communicates work status, missing information, blocked work, and schedule risks for printed electronics and quick-turn requests to affected departments. Coordinates competing priorities and turnaround expectations with the Engineering Manager.

• Uses established request and change-control processes to document artwork changes and communicate approved revisions to affected departments.

Must haves:

• Associate degree in technical art, graphic design, drafting, or a related field required.
• Experience preparing technical artwork or interpreting engineering drawings preferred.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator preferred; must develop proficiency through training to prepare accurate production artwork independently.
• Experience with manufacturing artwork, screen printing, printed electronics, or revision-controlled files preferred.

Skills and abilities crucial to success in this role include:

• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player, helping others when needed.
• Ability to work with others to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without continued support from others.