Prototyping Technician

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At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

We Are Bosch. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

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Bosch Waltham is an automotive research and development facility with approximately 25 employees focused on the design and development of air and fluid moving products, including cooling fans, pumps, and coolant distribution systems. With more than 50 awarded patents, our team operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that enables rapid innovation and responsiveness to evolving customer and market needs.

Bosch is seeking a hands‑on, results‑oriented Prototype Technician to support our engineering team by manufacturing prototype components, improving fabrication processes, and advancing our prototyping capabilities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and working with a variety of prototyping technologies.

• Manufacture prototype components to support new product development and engineering validation activities.
• Program, set up, and operate 3‑axis CNC milling equipment to produce sample components.
• Fabricate non-CNC components using manual machining equipment (mills and lathes), metal cutting and forming equipment, woodworking tools, welding, brazing, fiberglass layups, and other fabrication methods.
• Perform post‑processing, inspections, and quality verification of produced components.
• Assemble fabricated components into functional prototype assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers and recommend improvements to fabrication methods, material selection, and component designs to improve manufacturability and quality.
• Estimate project timelines, prioritize work, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Perform preventive maintenance of shop equipment and restock tools and materials as needed.
• Work in conformance with Bosch and regulatory safety standards; propose and implement improvements to quality systems as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a prototype, machine shop, manufacturing, or fabrication environment.
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience with CNC programming software (Mastercam preferred).
• Experience operating manual machine tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (Solid Works preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds and work in a manufacturing/shop environment.

• Associate's degree or higher in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solid Works preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with additive manufacturing…