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Project Engineer CPS

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Partner with Applications Engineering, Technical Operations, and Customer Service to determine the optimal customer experience with Protolabs as an organization for individual projects * Work with ...

Protolabs

Project Engineer CPS

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Partner with Applications Engineering, Technical Operations, and Customer Service to determine the optimal customer experience with Protolabs as an organization for individual projects * Work with ...

Protolabs

Project Engineer CPS

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Partner with Applications Engineering, Technical Operations, and Customer Service to determine the optimal customer experience with Protolabs as an organization for individual projects * Work with ...

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Customer Relationship Specialist

Maple Plain, MN · On-site

$57K - $76K/yr

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply ... sales, applications engineering, operations, and customer success to deliver an exceptional ...

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Senior DevOps Engineer

Maple Plain, MN · On-site

$107K - $161K/yr

... Protolabs' internal and external business applications by partnering closely with IT, development teams, and other technology stakeholders. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliable ...

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Senior Software Engineer

Nashua, NH

$107K - $161K/yr

NET Software Engineer to join our Global Technology Services (GTS) Software Development team. In ... Design, develop, and maintain software applications used across Protolabs' digital manufacturing ...

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Software Engineer

Maple Plain, MN · On-site

$87K - $131K/yr

Design, develop, and maintain software applications used across Protolabs' digital manufacturing ... Follow software engineering best practices and contribute to system resilience, performance, and ...

Protolabs

Senior DevOps Engineer

Maple Plain, MN

$107K - $161K/yr

... Protolabs' internal and external business applications by partnering closely with IT, development teams, and other technology stakeholders. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliable ...

Protolabs

Senior DevOps Engineer

Maple Plain, MN · On-site

$134K - $173K/yr

... Protolabs' internal and external business applications by partnering closely with IT, development teams, and other technology stakeholders. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliable ...

Protolabs

Senior Software Engineer

Nashua, NH · On-site

$107K - $161K/yr

NET Software Engineer to join our Global Technology Services (GTS) Software Development team. In ... Design, develop, and maintain software applications used across Protolabs' digital manufacturing ...

Protolabs

Senior Software Engineer

Nashua, NH

$123K - $163K/yr

NET Software Engineer to join our Global Technology Services (GTS) Software Development team. In ... Design, develop, and maintain software applications used across Protolabs' digital manufacturing ...

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Integration Test Lead

Maple Plain, MN

$49.25 - $67/hr

... business applications * Appropriately applying engineering principles and concepts to area of ... Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position ...

Protolabs

Integration Test Lead

Maple Plain, MN

$49.25 - $67/hr

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply ... business applications * Appropriately applying engineering principles and concepts to area of ...

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Do workers at Protolabs get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does Protolabs pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

At Protolabs, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
53% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Protolabs affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Protolabs?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Protolabs worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

Do Protolabs workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it for Protolabs workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
100% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Protolabs?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
96% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do Protolabs managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

Do jobs at Protolabs spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Protolabs?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
92% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Protolabs good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Protolabs feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Protolabs get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
81% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Protolabs?

Some people feel stressed out here.
43% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Protolabs enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
88% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Protolabs recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Protolabs?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Protolabs?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Protolabs’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Protolabs is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
72% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
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Project Engineer CPS

Project Engineer CPS

Protolabs

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Protolabs rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 79 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.
Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
Join our team as a Project Engineer - Customer Production Success!
The CPS Project Engineer is responsible for providing project management in all phases of the project's lifecycle, from presales to fulfillment. They work within the Customer Production Success Team, serving as a liaison between Sales, Quality, Engineering, and many other functional teams to organize, plan, and execute high value and high complexity customer projects within the operations structure. This role is accountable for identifying and resolving gaps in our existing quoting and manufacturing systems for these key projects to ensure success. The CPS Project Engineer will collaborate directly with our customers to solve their most ambitious challenges and scale additive manufacturing to production. The role is invested in the growth of Protolabs's 3DP production business both in terms of revenue and operational maturity.
What you will do
  • Provide consultative design for additive manufacturing services to customers with an emphasis on long-term scalability
  • Seek project outcomes which satisfy customers' needs in a cost-effective way for both the customer and Protolabs
  • Support the development of long-term programs with our customers that produce sustainable growth and revenue
  • Assist Sales, Marketing, and Product Management in communicating Protolabs's production capabilities to our customers
  • Synthesize patterns in customer needs to determine potential paths towards standardized offer expansions
  • Analyze and communicate manufacturing design feasibility and scalability directly to customers via email, phone call, video call, etc.
  • Assess customer and industry specifications, drawings, procedures, purchasing documents, etc.
  • Utilize project management tools to define resources required, solutioning process steps, and documentation of project plans within specified project timelines
  • Prepare custom documentation for customers and internal teams outlining our scope of work to be performed
  • Perform holistic manufacturing costing to determine appropriate pricing for individual projects or programs
  • Advocate for customer project requirements, evaluate corresponding manufacturing capabilities, and seek productive compromises
  • Determine and set up manufacturing execution plans for high complexity projects
  • Develop custom tools and workflows to support projects as needed
  • Maintain real-time project status for active projects, understanding any risks, issues, dependencies or barriers to delivery as committed
  • Manage and evaluate test builds, dial-ins, or other internal exploratory projects necessary to achieve customer requirements
  • Work with Protolabs vendors to communicate downstream requirements, risks, and delivery schedules
  • Support the organization and the customer in resolving post-sales disputes on production projects
  • Fulfill other tasks in order execution not covered by other standard job roles as appropriate
  • Partner with Applications Engineering, Technical Operations, and Customer Service to determine the optimal customer experience with Protolabs as an organization for individual projects
  • Work with all internal manufacturing departments to determine capacity and requirement commitments that achieve customer outcomes while not disrupting overall business
  • Communicate with Quality to navigate requirements based on Quality Policies, Work Instructions, and Industry Standards, and Protolabs's potential corresponding commitments to customers within these frameworks
  • Support Engineering in scope development of projects which require additional research and development
  • Work with Logistics and Scheduling to manage customer delivery schedules for long-term projects
  • Maintain records of potential and ongoing opportunities for management review
  • Collaborate with fellow team members to share perspectives and experiences from past work and projects

What it takes
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or related field -OR- any bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience in 3DP printing or technically similar professions
  • 2+ years' experience managing cross-functional projects with focus on positive customer outcomes
  • A proactive and customer-focused mindset, with a solution-oriented approach to improving customer satisfaction and business outcomes
  • Strong technical knowledge of 3D printing operations and end-use production solutions
  • Excellent project management skills with experience in coordinating complex projects
  • Superior communication and collaboration skills, capable of interfacing effectively across multiple departments to drive impactful positive outcomes
  • High attention to detail
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external customers
  • Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of 3DP technologies, materials, and DfAM
  • Confident handling of 3D CAD data
  • Experience using professional additive manufacturing CAD software such as Materialise Magics, Netfabb, etc.
  • Ability to read and understand technical specifications and statements of work
  • Must demonstrate an ability to read engineering drawings, including GD&T
  • Competency in preparing technical documentation
  • Must be comfortable navigating manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems
  • Ability to collect, interpret, and present data

Bonus points for
  • Experience working in an ISO13485 or AS9100 compliant production facility
  • Experience working in aerospace or medical manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes outside of additive manufacturing such as casting, machining and/or injection molding
  • Familiarity with quality control methods and metrology tools
  • Basic coding experience such as Python, VBA, etc

What is in it for you
  • We offer a competitive salary
  • In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
  • Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • You will receive 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
  • 401k with company match and immediate vest
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
  • Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
  • And More!

$69,500 - $86,000 a year
Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.
Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.
Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Physical Demands:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment:
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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