Prototype Technician - Level 2

Description

The Village Companies – Bay Tek Entertainment

Get Paid to BUILD COOL STUFF!

Who We Are

The Village Companies is a family-owned organization made up of multiple businesses across manufacturing services, amusement, and consumer products. Together, we design, build, and deliver innovative products and experiences enjoyed around the world.

What makes us different? We combine creativity, craftsmanship, and Midwest work ethic to create things most companies only dream about.

Learn more at www.thevillage.bz.

The Village Companies – Bay Tek Entertainment Division

Bay Tek Entertainment, founded in 1977, is a family owned and operated business driven to provide fun and profit through innovative ticket redemption and VR games. Bay Tek designs and manufactures arcade and virtual reality games enjoyed around the world. Our employees share one vision: becoming the best in the world at developing and manufacturing unforgettable entertainment experiences.

Located in Pulaski, Wisconsin (just 25 minutes northwest of Green Bay), we’re proud to call a small-town community home—where hard work, teamwork, and having fun go hand in hand.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe work should be more than just a paycheck.

At The Village Companies, you’ll have the chance to:

• Build cool stuff
• Learn new skills and grow your career
• Share ideas and make an impact
• Work in a clean, safe environment
• Enjoy casual attire and real work/life balance
• Be part of a team that supports each other

We call it Happiness at Work—and we mean it.

Hours & Pay

Schedule: Mon.–Thurs. 5:30am–3:00pm & Fri. 5:30am–9:30am
Pay Range: $50,000–$65,000 Salary Range
 

Perks & Benefits

We generously reward hard work and initiative with a full benefits package designed to support both your career and your well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• On-site Fitness & Wellness Center
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onboarding, training, and development opportunities
• Plus more great perks!

Position Summary

Our team of innovative game designers, software engineers, electrical and mechanical engineers work together to create a wide range of fun and exciting arcade games and entertainment experiences. Our Prototype Technicians participate on development teams that transform loose concepts into great games. We are seeking a driven individual to provide support to the mechanical designers by building prototype games, assisting with hardware assembly, and troubleshooting issues. You will participate in the full development lifecycle, building and handling unit and integration testing as well as maintaining the end product.

The position would suit an entry to mid-level Prototype Technician looking to create unique game experiences on a variety of arcade redemption game platforms. A successful candidate must be able to adapt and extend their knowledge as projects dictate, as well as work effectively individually and as part of a team.

We like to live the “Fun Value”, so in addition to bringing your highly desirable technical skills, you should be comfortable with a casual dress code, creative environment, and an employee focused mentality. All of this  while also creating great entertainment that brings families and friends together.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble concept prototype mechanisms and games from CAD drawings and 3D models using common building materials such as metals, plastics, and wood products.
• Finalize game assemblies by building and installing wire harnesses, various types of lighting, and other electronic components.
• Deliver and install field-test games.
• Perform on-site troubleshooting and repairs during game setup. 
• Support Manufacturing at the start-up of a new product launch.
• Visit local game rooms for observation and monitoring of early prototypes.
• Maintain a neat and clean R&D Shop work environment

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Associates degree preferred and equivalent combination of Bay Tek Assembly work experience or 3-5 years’ work experience with electro-mechanical assemblies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledgeable in electrical circuits and program logic.
• Skilled in operation of various hand and power tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.  
• Ability to operate small to large box/delivery trucks as needed.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% to Tradeshows and/or Game Room Test Sites for deliveries/setups
• Potential traveling between local Village companies

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. on occasion

Safety-Sensitive Position:

The Prototype Technician Level 2 position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Employees are responsible for operating and working around manufacturing equipment, power tools, moving machinery, and material handling devices where inattentiveness or inability to safely perform assigned duties could result in injury to themselves or others. Employees must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and must consistently demonstrate the ability to work safely, follow safety policies, and maintain situational awareness in a manufacturing environment. Safety performance is a critical component of successful job performance in this role. 

Materials and Equipment Utilized:

• Use of PC for accessing 3D models for assembly
• Familiarity with woodworking, metal fabrication and rapid prototyping equipment desired

Working Environment:

• Engineering Office environment-25%  
• Product Development Shop-70% 
• Game Room locations-5%

Regular, reliable, and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. The position requires in-person collaboration with coworkers, participation in team meetings, and immediate availability to support departmental operations.

Online applications only. No phone calls or in-person applications please. No relocation assistance available.

The Village Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individual with Disabilities