Careers at Protolabs

We drive innovation, partnering with customers to turn product concepts into reality and support their needs across every stage of the product life cycle. We’re seeking dynamic, smart, and creative individuals to help us grow and shape the future manufacturing


An Employee-Centric Culture

Our company is built around our most valuable asset—our employees. We've purposefully cultivated
a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and appreciated. Our company values reflect who we are
as a company and to each other. 

Our Values

These values represent the foundation of who we are, how we work, and the dynamics of our internal culture 

We Are One Team

Fostering unity and collaboration for collective success 


We Are Makers

Innovating and building solutions through creativity and experimentation

We Take Ownership

Owning decisions and actions with accountability and integrity  

We Are Kind

Prioritizing empathy, respect, and understanding in all interactions  

We Win or We Learn

Embracing both success and setbacks as growth opportunities 


We All Belong

At Protolabs, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. We purposefully cultivate an environment that celebrates all people. The uniqueness of our employees is who we are as a company.

Ruiqi Li, Supply Chain Manager, recently recognized as part of Netherlands’ Equals Role Model Campaign.


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Cultivate Your Career 

Our company is rooted in industry disruption. Giving employees the freedom to learn on the job, experiment with new technologies, and try different routes fosters a workplace centered around development, empowered through our programs like internal workshops and development dollars. 

 
Advance Your Career

Helping employees grow in their careers and explore what motivates them is key to building and retaining strong teams at Protolabs. We enable this through a variety of stock and custom programs including IDPs, mentorships, career pathing, and Proto Excellence Leadership Development. 

 
Innovate Daily  

We partner with some of the most innovative companies in aerospace, medical device, automotive, and electronics to help them get to market faster, and with better products, than ever before. 




40%
of roles filled internally
400+
employees promoted annually
7
global employee resource groups and DEI chapters
150+
participants in leadership development programs annually



Collaborate Across Borders

Our employee network spans the globe, with facilities across the United States and Europe. Our global footprint supports our commitment to company and employee growth—both professionally and personally.