Engineering Technologist

About the role

This position is responsible for providing engineering support to a manufacturing line at our Andersen Windows location in Cottage Grove, MN. Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide operational technical support for existing applications and processes Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance to solve issues Troubleshoot problems with other technical employees, suppliers, and outside experts Create training tools, documents, and standard operating procedures for production processes Participate in continuous improvement activities and events Present technical information or proposals to team members Offer assistance/mentor for less experienced technical employees Conduct testing related to introducing product improvements into the manufacturing process Perform complex analyses using quality tools and lab techniques Act as a team member on larger-scale projects with defined task ownership Take full responsibility for small-scale expense or capital projects Estimate project schedules, resource needs, and costs Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for functional areas or projects Engage in continuous education and skill development Design, build, and test models or prototypes Demonstrate how technology solutions meet customer requirements QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 4-year technical degree or equivalent combination of formalized technical education and experience Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Strong mechanical aptitude Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills Knowledge of 2D & 3D solid modeling preferred (AutoCad/Inventor) PAY RANGE: $62,960.00 - $94,440.00 CULTURE AND BENEFITS: At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package - a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member's wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we're proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and future. Our benefits include: 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching Profit Sharing* Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Life Insurance Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave* Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities *For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement. PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance. EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws. We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.