The pay range is $54,800.00 - $98,600.00

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.

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role with Engineering and Technical Design means being part of a team of engineers and technical designers who create products that embody the intent of Target-owned brands. Can you ensure that every product hits the perfect mix of style, quality, and value? Do you enjoy crafting technical solutions that align with strategic goals? If so, you’ll thrive in our talented and innovative team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure Target’s furniture and storage products are thoughtfully designed, rigorously tested, and efficiently manufactured. You’ll also collaborate with vendors and internal teams to bring the brand vision to life in a way that meets performance standards, safety protocols, and sustainability goals.

As an Associate Product Engineer for Furniture & Storage, you will:

• Develop and maintain technical specifications for furniture and storage products in Target-owned brands, ensuring alignment with brand goals for quality, functionality, and cost.

• Partner with design, sourcing, and compliance teams to create solutions that balance design intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency.

• Monitor and incorporate user feedback, vendor insights, and industry advancements into product development processes.

• Support quality assurance by maintaining a working knowledge of government regulations, safety requirements, and Target’s performance standards.

• Research trends in materials, manufacturing techniques, and product innovation to identify opportunities for improvement and white space in the market.

• Assist in the creation, testing, and refinement of prototypes to validate concepts and ensure product performance.

• Provide recommendations for cost optimization, enhanced functionality, and sustainability in furniture and storage product development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 1+ years of related industry experience, ideally in furniture, storage, or consumer product development.

• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and product assembly.

• Problem-solving skills and a creative approach to technical challenges.

• Excellent communication and project management skills.

• Interest in sustainability and innovative design solutions.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape products used by millions every day, combining creativity with engineering expertise to deliver high-quality furniture and storage solutions that bring joy to our guests.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].