Shop Assistant

Highland Park Technologies is a Boston based research and development company focusing on solutions to residential energy efficiency. Our current project is a collaboration with Oak Ridge National Labs to validate a new approach to exterior cladding and insulation retrofits of existing wood frame buildings. Our focus is automating what is currently a labor intensive process as much as possible. This full-time position is for a designer/fabricator to assist with prototyping and development of a high-performance facade panel system.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

This full-time position is for a designer/fabricator to assist with prototyping and development of a high-performance facade panel system. Assistant will work closely with the lead fabricator/project manager to generate 3D models/drawings, design and fabricate prototypes, and build/install on-site 1:1 mockups. Successful applicants can think critically about assemblies and fabrication workflows and iterate quickly and creatively. Background in architecture , building trades, or industrialdesign with 3-5 years of experience in fabrication/construction is required.

Should be comfortable working and being in a shop environment.

Qualifications

Skills:

Prior fabrication and shop experience (woodshop, metals, composites)

Building and installation experience

Critical thinking and design iteration

Ability to produce 3D models and physical prototypes from drawings

Communication of technical and design information

Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Health insurance and PTO provided.