The pay range is $58,100.00 - $104,600.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
As an Associate Product Engineer, you will use your skills, experience, and talents to support the development of industry leading products used by millions of people every day. This includes monitoring user feedback, vendor product, and industry advances; as well as developing and maintaining technical specifications for owned brand products. Likewise, you'll focus on quality monitoring and control by maintaining a working knowledge of applicable government regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and Target performance standards for products. You will also identify and communicate recommendations for product improvement and new category growth. Based on trends in product innovation, technology, raw materials, and manufacturing, you'll support the creation of engineering and technical strategies for product development. In addition, you will research emerging trends in product development and identify white space opportunities for owned brands. You'll also contribute to the creation, testing, and refinement of prototypes for new product concepts.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. This role is performed in office 4 days per week from our Downtown MN HQ campus.
About You:
• Four-year degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ years of related industry experience, preferably in consumer product development, ideally within outdoor living products, furniture, or other home categories
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software and technical knowledge of product manufacturing desired
• Excellent problem solving skills and creative thinking skills
• Strong project management skills
Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.
Benefits Eligibility
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Application deadline is : 10/16/2026
