Internship Injection Mold Design Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Build the Future of Manufacturing

VistaTek is a growing custom injection molding company specializing in medical, industrial, and consumer products. We are looking for a motivated, hands-on Process Technician who enjoys solving problems, optimizing processes, and bringing new products to life. This position plays a critical role in developing robust molding processes, validating new tooling, and supporting production with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

If you're someone who enjoys technical challenges and wants to make a measurable impact in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and document injection molding processes for new and existing products.
• Lead the validation of new molds through IQ/OQ/PQ and customer-specific validation protocols.
• Establish robust molding windows using scientific molding principles.
• Perform mold sampling, capability studies, and process development.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, and material issues to maximize uptime and product quality.
• Set up, start, and optimize injection molding machines.
• Process a variety of engineering and commodity resins.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Tool Room, Maintenance, and Production teams during new product launches.
• Create and maintain process documentation, setup sheets, and work instructions.
• Monitor production processes and recommend improvements to reduce scrap and improve cycle times.
• Support automation, robotics, and auxiliary equipment during process development.
• Train setup technicians and production personnel on established molding processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of injection molding process technician experience preferred.
• Experience validating new molds and establishing production-ready processes.
• Strong understanding of scientific molding principles.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation or equivalent process validation methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects, tooling concerns, and processing challenges.
• Experience with hot runner systems, mold cooling, and mold maintenance.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand dimensional requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• RJG Scientific Molding certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience in medical or cleanroom molding environments.
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, and vision systems.
• Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments), SPC, and process capability studies.
• Understanding of plastics materials and resin behavior.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The ideal candidate:

• Takes ownership and enjoys solving technical challenges.
• Has a passion for continuous improvement.
• Works well independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and documentation focused.
• Leads by example with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Values safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.

Why VistaTek?

At VistaTek, we believe manufacturing is about creating solutions that improve lives. For nearly 30 years, we've combined innovation, quality, and American manufacturing excellence to serve customers around the world. We invest in our people, our technology, and our culture because we know great products start with great teams.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Stable, growing company with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities

Join VistaTek and help turn innovative ideas into world-class products.