R&D 3D Printing Technician

Position: R&D 3D Printing Technician (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm)
Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we're not just connecting fluid lines - we're connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we've been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets.

But what sets us apart? Our people.

We're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next R&D 3D Printing Technician (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm), you'll be at the forefront of shaping our organization's success. This isn't just a job - it's a career move where you'll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

Responsibilities:

* Owns prototype delivery and quality for the area to support efficient product development and manufacturing.

* Contributes to the strategy of 3D printing within the company with respect to future capability and capacity expansion as the subject matter expert.

* Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet customer requirements, including referencing CAD models in Creo or Solidworks.

* Sets up 3D printers, including loading/unloading material spools, filling resin cassettes, preparing software programs, scheduling jobs, and sending prints to various machines using multiple technologies.

* Prepare parts for post-processing, following standard procedures.

* Performs preventive maintenance, including cleaning, preventative upkeep, and minor repairs, in accordance with safety and quality standards.

* Executes secondary processing such as media blasting, sanding, and general assembly.

* Maintains a clean and organized work area through 5S and general facility upkeep.

* Troubleshoots equipment and print issues to ensure optimal machine performance.

* Handles occasional administrative tasks such as inventory management, material ordering, and part packaging.

* Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

* Associates degree in technical areas such as engineering, design (CAD), or similar.

* Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair 3D printing equipment required.

* Working knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting as it relates to printing systems required.

* Understanding of computer networking concepts applicable to printing operations required.

* Basic knowledge of engineering drawings, CAD models, and measurement methods required.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word required.

* This role may require less than 5% travel. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Preferred

Skills:

* 3 or more years of experience with 3D printing in a manufacturing or engineering setting.

* In depth knowledge of relevant materials used in the practice of 3D printing.

* Stratasys certification as a level 2 or higher operator.

* Basic CAD skills for model interrogation and manipulation.

* Familiarity with FDM, Poly Jet, and resin-based additive technologies, including Digital Light Projector (DLP), Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), and Stereo lithography Apparatus (SLA).

* 2+ years of hands-on experience in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or related fields.

* Coursework or certification in Design or Manufacturing with a focus on 3D printing.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Our Culture

At CPC, our people aren't just employees, they're the driving force behind our success. We've built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It's not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 5x in the past 6 years, because we genuinely care about our employees' growth, well-being, and…