Apogee Enterprises, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Product Engineer
Faribault, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $72K/yrApogee Enterprises, Inc. is a leading company in providing metal and glass solutions for commercial buildings. They are seeking a proactive Product Engineer to support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing products, working cross-functionally to ensure products are engineered for functionality, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
Building Material
Responsibilities
Support projects through new product introduction (NPI) processes including prototyping, testing, and production validation
Analyze product performance and production issues including performing defect analysis (e.g. streaking, orange peel, adhesion issues, poor curing)
Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
Evaluate and qualify alternative materials for cost, performance, or sustainability goals
Work with suppliers and customers to ensure component compatibility and quality standards
Support root cause analysis and corrective action for product quality issues (CAPA, FMEA, etc.)
Ensure products comply with industry standards and safety regulations
Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams (substrate preparation coating application, curing, and environmental controls)
Assist in design, development, and optimization of vacuum deposition and sputtering processes for coatings on various substrates (glass, acrylic, polycarbonate)
Conduct thin film characterization (optical, mechanical, structural) and interpret data to drive continuous improvement
Maintain and improve vacuum deposition equipment; assist with preventive maintenance and calibration of tools as needed
Prepare detailed technical documentation, experimental reports, and contribute to intellectual property filings
Support scale-up and pilot line testing of new coating technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or a related field
Proficiency in data analysis, DOE (Design of Experiments), and process optimization
Experience with optical, mechanical, or chemical characterization techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, ellipsometry, SEM, profilometry)
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Preferred
Preferred experience in coatings research and development for glass, acrylic and other polymer products
Preferred experience in one or several coatings technologies: Vacuum deposition, sputtering, or thin film process development
Preferred experience in Wet-film coatings technology (UV-Blocking, Protective, weatherable, hydrophobic, etc)
Preferred experience in Coating processes for polymer substrates (e.g., adhesion layers, temperature control)
Preferred experience with PLC or HMI-based process control systems
Preferred experience in new product introduction and project management
Preferred experience with application of pressure-sensitive adhesives
Benefits
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Company
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company.
Founded in 1949
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Matthew Osberg
Chief Financial Officer
Donald Nolan
Chair of the Board
Recent News
2026-01-08
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