This is a fixed hybrid role on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at HQ in Brooklyn Park MN
The Associate Software Engineer plays a key role on the manufacturing software development team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications that support manufacturing operations, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making. This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance software solutions that connect digital technology with real-world manufacturing systems.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain web apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Implement WebGL-based visualizations (e.g., 3D models, simulations, or production layouts) for manufacturing data and workflows
- Build, consume, and troubleshoot RESTful web services and APIs
- Contribute to back-end development using .NET (C#) to support business logic and data processing
- Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality manufacturing software solutions
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following team standards
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities
- Learn and apply manufacturing domain concepts such as production workflows
- Support integration with databases, and third-party services as needed
What It Takes
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Foundational knowledge of JavaScript and modern web development concepts
- Experience with object-oriented programming, preferably in C# or .NET
- Familiarity with web services, REST APIs, and JSON data formats
- Understanding of software development fundamentals such as version control (e.g., Git), debugging, and testing
What Makes You Standout
- Familiarity with core software engineering concepts, design principles, and development practices.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating within a team.
- Demonstrated accountability, positive attitude, and ability to meet commitments
What's In It For You?
- We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
- 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 at least 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + 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!
Skills Required
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Foundational knowledge of JavaScript and modern web development concepts
- Experience with object-oriented programming, preferably in C# or .NET
- Familiarity with web services, REST APIs, and JSON data formats
- Understanding of software development fundamentals such as version control, debugging, and testing
Protolabs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protolabs and has not been reviewed or approved by Protolabs.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are broadly available and described as good to excellent. Additional protections like short- and long-term disability and life insurance bolster the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A starting PTO allotment plus paid holidays, along with added wellness and volunteer time, is emphasized, with some roles noting PTO growth over tenure. Paid caregiver leave appears in postings and supports flexibility for life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is offered, supporting long-term savings. This foundation is frequently cited alongside core financial benefits as a strong element of total rewards.
Protolabs Insights
What We Do
Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle. 3D Printing Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time. CNC Machining We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market. Sheet Metal Fabrication Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing. Injection Molding Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
