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United Kingdom · Research and Development · Entry Level (0-2 years)

Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer

Here is the whole job, in plain words. What it is, a real day, what you decide, how you're judged, how people get here and where they go next. Then the part no course gives you: twelve AI tutors who learn your work.

  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toSenior Prototype Development Engineer
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Junior Prototype Engineer · R&D Technician (Prototyping Focus) · Entry-Level Product Development Engineer

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1What this role really is

This isn't just about building things; it's about learning how to build the *right* things, quickly and reliably. As an Associate Prototype Development Engineer, you'll be right at the heart of our R&D lab, getting your hands dirty and helping bring new product ideas to life. You'll work closely with senior engineers, supporting them in creating the physical prototypes that prove our concepts or, frankly, show us where we've gone wrong. It's a hands-on role where you'll learn the ropes of turning a CAD model into a tangible object, then putting it through its paces.

2What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

SolidWorks (CAD)Intermediate

You'll be opening existing part and assembly files, making minor modifications (e.g., changing a hole size, adding a fillet), and creating 2D drawings for fabrication. You'll also use it to check dimensions and exploded views for assembly instructions.

Ultimaker Cura / Formlabs PreForm (Slicing Software)Intermediate

You'll prepare and slice CAD models for 3D printing, choosing appropriate print settings (layer height, infill, supports) and troubleshooting common print issues like warping or poor adhesion. You'll manage the print queue and ensure printers are running efficiently.

NI LabVIEW (Data Acquisition)Basic

You'll use existing LabVIEW Virtual Instruments (VIs) to collect sensor data from test rigs. This means knowing how to start, stop, and save data from pre-configured setups, not building new VIs from scratch.

Microsoft ExcelIntermediate

You'll use Excel for basic data plotting, simple calculations, and organising test results. This includes creating tables, basic charts, and using formulas like SUM or AVERAGE.

Siemens Teamcenter (PLM)Intermediate

You'll be checking in and out CAD files, managing Bill of Materials (BOMs) for small assemblies, and following established engineering change notice (ECN) procedures. It's about ensuring version control and traceability.

3What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing inWhere you are nowThe step above
Prototype Build Method SelectionFollow the method specified by the Senior Engineer. Escalate if there are issues with materials or equipment availability.Propose and justify a suitable rapid prototyping method for a given component, considering cost, speed, and material properties. Consult with Senior Engineer for final approval.Independently select and optimise prototyping methods for complex assemblies, considering downstream manufacturing implications. Advise junior engineers on best practices.
Design Modifications (during build)Immediately stop work and escalate any observed fitment issues or discrepancies with CAD to the Senior Engineer. Do not make unapproved changes.Identify minor design issues during assembly and propose potential solutions to the Senior Engineer. May implement approved minor changes with documented justification.Diagnose complex design flaws, propose and implement significant design modifications during a build, ensuring all changes are documented and approved by relevant design leads.
Test Procedure DeviationsAdhere strictly to documented test procedures. Any deviation, no matter how small, must be escalated to the Senior Engineer for approval.Execute standard test procedures independently. For non-routine issues, propose adjustments to the test plan to the Senior Engineer. May run approved ad-hoc tests.Design and validate new test procedures. Authorise deviations from existing procedures based on engineering judgment, ensuring risks are assessed and documented.

4How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at, and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.

Prototype Build Accuracy
How closely your physical prototypes match the CAD specifications, measured against critical dimensions.
Target · Less than 5% deviation on critical dimensions (e.g., ±0.2mm on a 40mm feature)

You build a fixture where a key mounting hole is supposed to be 10.0mm. If your hole is 10.1mm, that's a 1% deviation. We're looking for these to be consistently low.

Task Completion Rate
The percentage of assigned build or test preparation tasks completed within the estimated timeframe.
Target · 90% of tasks completed on schedule.

If you're given five tasks for the week, and you finish four on time, that's 80%. We're aiming for you to consistently hit your deadlines.

Documentation Adherence
How well you follow established templates and guidelines for logging build steps, test results, and material usage.
Target · Fewer than 2 minor errors per test report or build log.

Forgetting to include the batch number of a material or not filling in a required field on a test sheet would count as an error. We need these reports to be complete.

Tool & Lab Organisation
Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workspace, ensuring tools and materials are returned to their proper place.
Target · No more than 1 instance of a misplaced tool or unorganised bench per week.

Leaving a wrench on the bench instead of returning it to the tool board, or not tidying up after a build. A tidy lab is a safe and efficient lab.

Learning Agility
Your ability to quickly grasp new concepts, tools, and processes, and apply feedback from senior engineers.
  • You'll ask thoughtful questions, show improvement after receiving feedback, and proactively seek out information. For instance, after being shown how to use a new feature in SolidWorks, you'll try it out on your own and come back with follow-up questions, rather than needing to be reminded.
Proactive Problem Identification
Spotting potential issues during a build or test setup and flagging them early, even if you don't have the solution.
  • You'll say things like, 'I noticed this part doesn't quite fit the drawing, should I continue?' or 'The sensor reading seems a bit off compared to last time.' It's about not just following instructions, but thinking about what you're doing.
Collaboration & Communication
Working effectively with team members and clearly communicating progress, roadblocks, and observations.
  • You'll actively participate in daily stand-ups, provide clear updates on your tasks, and ask for help when you're stuck. You won't just sit there quietly struggling
  • you'll speak up and work with the team.

5Would you like it

The honest version. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Building Tangible Things

You'll spend your days in the lab, physically assembling parts, running 3D printers, and setting up test rigs. You'll see your designs come to life.

The satisfaction of holding a newly printed part in your hand that you helped design, or seeing a mechanism you assembled move smoothly for the first time.

Continuous Learning & Skill Development

Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to learn new tools, materials, and engineering principles. You'll be working alongside experienced engineers who are keen to teach.

Mastering a new feature in SolidWorks, understanding why a certain material was chosen for a specific application, or learning to troubleshoot a tricky sensor setup.

Contributing to Innovation

You'll be working on products that don't exist yet, directly contributing to the early stages of our next generation of offerings.

Knowing that a small component you helped refine might end up in thousands of future products, or that a test you ran helped validate a critical design choice.

What frustrates people
  • Spending hours on a detailed assembly only for a senior engineer to point out a fundamental flaw that means you have to take it all apart again.
  • The sheer amount of documentation required for every build and test – it's essential, but it can feel like a chore when you'd rather be building.
  • Waiting for parts or materials to arrive, which can halt your progress and feel like wasted time.
  • The constant need to ask for approval or guidance on even small decisions, as you won't have much autonomy at this level.
What this role does not give you
  • Significant independent design authority or strategic input in the early stages – that comes with experience.
  • A purely theoretical or desk-based role; you'll be on your feet and in the lab most of the time.
  • A predictable, unchanging routine; while tasks can be repetitive, the projects and problems you're solving will always be new.

6Who you work with

Your main impact will be ensuring that prototype builds are accurate and completed on time, providing reliable data for design decisions. You're essentially the hands-on support that keeps the R&D engine running smoothly, making sure the more experienced engineers can focus on the trickier problems.

Inside the business
  • Senior Prototype Development Engineers (your mentors and daily collaborators)
  • Product Designers (they'll give you the models to build)
  • Test Technicians (you'll work with them to set up tests)
  • R&D Project Managers (they'll help you understand timelines)
Outside the business
  • Material Suppliers (you might help with basic material ordering)
  • External Fabrication Shops (occasionally, for parts we can't make in-house)

7What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles, perhaps from a vocational course or a relevant degree.
  • Some hands-on experience with tools and basic workshop practices, even if it's just from a hobby or school project. We need people who aren't afraid to pick up a wrench.
  • Familiarity with at least one CAD software package (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) – you don't need to be an expert, but you should know your way around.
  • A genuine interest in how products are made and a drive to learn. This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit at a desk all day.

8What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced 3D Printing Optimisation

New materials and printer technologies are constantly appearing. Being able to push the boundaries of what's possible with additive manufacturing will be crucial for rapid iteration and complex geometries.

Material-specific print parameters · Anisotropic properties · Advanced support strategies · Post-processing techniques

  • This quarter: Take an online course on advanced FDM or SLA techniques, focusing on engineering materials.
  • Next quarter: Propose and run a small experiment to compare the strength of parts printed with different orientations.
  • Month 6: Research and present on a new 3D printing technology that could benefit our lab.
  • Ongoing: Actively troubleshoot and document complex print failures, identifying root causes and solutions.

Quick win: Start experimenting with different infill patterns and densities on non-critical parts to see their impact on strength and print time. It's a simple way to learn about internal structure.

Basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Interpretation

As designs become more complex, relying solely on physical testing is too slow and expensive. Understanding basic simulation outputs will help you correlate physical failures with predicted stresses and strains.

Stress, strain, and displacement · Boundary conditions · Meshing basics · Interpreting contour plots

  • This quarter: Ask your Senior Engineer to walk you through a simple FEA model and explain the results.
  • Next quarter: Complete an online tutorial for basic static analysis in SolidWorks Simulation or Fusion 360.
  • Month 6: Try to run a simple linear static analysis on a part you've designed or are working with.
  • Ongoing: When a physical prototype fails, try to visualise where the stresses might have been highest based on basic FEA principles.

Quick win: Look at the stress plots from previous projects. Ask your Senior Engineer to explain why certain areas are red (high stress) or blue (low stress). It's a great way to start building intuition.

9Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Attending industry webinars or online courses on new prototyping technologies or materials.
  • Participating in internal lunch-and-learn sessions where senior engineers share their expertise.
  • Visiting manufacturing facilities or trade shows to see how products are made at scale.
  • Working on personal engineering projects in your spare time to hone your skills and explore new ideas.

10How the AI economy is changing work like this

Before we ask anything of you, here's what we can already say about AI and work of this kind:

The new skill this role is being asked for: Basic Prompt Engineering for CAD/Simulation

AI is increasingly being integrated into design and simulation software. Knowing how to 'talk' to these tools effectively will soon be a core skill, allowing you to get better results faster.

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

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Built for Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer

2 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Producing components by rapid prototyping techniquesExcellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · covers 3 of 10 standardsLevel 2
  2. Producing Components by Rapid Prototyping TechniquesExcellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · covers 1 of 10 standardsLevel 3
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The rising capability

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What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Basic Prompt Engineering for CAD/Simulation

AI is increasingly being integrated into design and simulation software. Knowing how to 'talk' to these tools effectively will soon be a core skill, allowing you to get better results faster.

  • Clear, concise instructions
  • Iterative prompting
  • Contextual awareness
  • Output validation

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Principles
  • Rapid Prototyping Methodologies (Basic)
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Interpretation
  • Materials Science Application (Basic)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Fundamentals

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Apprenticeship Programme (Engineering)

    2-4 years

    Skills to master

    • Practical workshop skills, basic CAD, understanding of engineering drawings, health & safety compliance, structured problem-solving.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistent high performance in practical assessments during your apprenticeship.
    • Positive feedback from mentors on your eagerness to learn and attention to detail.
    • A portfolio of projects demonstrating your hands-on capabilities.
  2. 2

    Vocational College (HNC/HND/Foundation Degree)

    2-3 years

    Skills to master

    • Applied mechanical principles, CAD proficiency, basic materials science, project management fundamentals, report writing.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Strong academic results, particularly in practical modules and design projects.
    • Experience with group projects and presenting technical work.
    • Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.
  3. 3

    Entry-Level Manufacturing/Technician Role

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Operating machinery, quality control, assembly processes, understanding production workflows, basic troubleshooting, adhering to standard operating procedures.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Proven track record of accurate and efficient work in a manufacturing environment.
    • Experience identifying and escalating production issues.
    • A clear desire to move into product development rather than pure production.

11Where this role leads

The long view:Your journey starts here, learning the fundamentals. Where you take it is up to you, but we're committed to giving you the tools and opportunities to build a truly impactful career in R&D.

Pay & demand

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The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer is actually changing. In about two minutes, the free confidence check asks where you stand on each of the ten. That's the whole check, and it's what makes the plan yours rather than generic.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

12The team that's yours

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

Zavmo is a hyper-personalised AI learning platform. Twelve virtual tutors, each with a different way of teaching, and one orchestration agent that picks the right one for the moment. So every single lesson is shaped around you, your role, and the way you learn. Not a course everyone sits through. A conversation built for you, and no one else.

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13What it feels like

A conversation, not a course

Because your tutor knows your role, your projects and your last session, learning sounds like this. And it's different for every single person:

Producing components by rapid prototyping techniquesLevel 2

Applied to your work in Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer

This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of rapid prototyping techniques and their application in component production. Learners will be able to prepare CAD models, select appropriate materials, produce components using rapid prototyping techniques, inspect the finished product, and adhere to health and safety procedures.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
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One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every lesson is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

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Evidenced on your work in Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer

You do not finish by watching something. You finish by showing it on the work you already do, against the measures this job is judged on.

  • Prototype Build AccuracyHow closely your physical prototypes match the CAD specifications, measured against critical dimensions.You build a fixture where a key mounting hole is supposed to be 10.0mm. If your hole is 10.1mm, that's a 1% deviation. We're looking for these to be consistently low.Less than 5% deviation on critical dimensions (e.g., ±0.2mm on a 40mm feature)
  • Task Completion RateThe percentage of assigned build or test preparation tasks completed within the estimated timeframe.If you're given five tasks for the week, and you finish four on time, that's 80%. We're aiming for you to consistently hit your deadlines.90% of tasks completed on schedule.
  • Documentation AdherenceHow well you follow established templates and guidelines for logging build steps, test results, and material usage.Forgetting to include the batch number of a material or not filling in a required field on a test sheet would count as an error. We need these reports to be complete.Fewer than 2 minor errors per test report or build log.
  • Tool & Lab OrganisationMaintaining a clean, organised, and safe workspace, ensuring tools and materials are returned to their proper place.Leaving a wrench on the bench instead of returning it to the tool board, or not tidying up after a build. A tidy lab is a safe and efficient lab.No more than 1 instance of a misplaced tool or unorganised bench per week.
These are this job's own measures, with its own targets. Nothing is marked evidenced, because nobody has started this yet. Yours would fill in from the work you bring.

Your passport

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Every credit you earn and every fluency you build adds up: evidence where it counts, carried with you. Zavmo keeps the map: where you are, where you're heading, and the next step, at your pace, around your life. From Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer to Prototype Development Engineer (Level 2), and whatever you decide comes after.

Level 2 · in progressAI Fluency→ Prototype Development Engineer (Level 2)→ your design
Where this takes you

Your journey starts here, learning the fundamentals. Where you take it is up to you, but we're committed to giving you the tools and opportunities to build a truly impactful career in R&D.

See Your Progress GrowIllustration
Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer
  • Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Principles
  • Rapid Prototyping Methodologies (Basic)
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Interpretation
  • Materials Science Application (Basic)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Fundamentals
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

14The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Prototype Development Engineer (Level 2)

    2-3 years

    You'll move from supporting to owning the full lifecycle of moderately complex prototypes or modules. This means more independence and less direct supervision.

    • Advanced CAD Modelling: Creating moderately complex parts and assemblies from scratch, not just modifying existing ones.
    • Test Fixture Design: Designing simple jigs and fixtures to aid in prototype assembly or testing.
    • Data Analysis (Intermediate): Performing more in-depth analysis of test data using tools like Python or dedicated analysis software.
    • FMEA Application: Proactively identifying potential failure modes in your designs or test setups.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Even at an entry level, AI isn't some far-off future tech; it's here to make your day-to-day prototyping work smoother and quicker. Think of it as having an extra pair of super-smart hands in the lab, helping you get through the less exciting parts of the job faster.

We're not talking about robots taking over your job, but rather smart tools that can help with everything from generating initial design ideas to drafting those essential (but sometimes tedious) test reports. This means you'll have more time for the hands-on, creative problem-solving that makes prototyping so rewarding.

Generative Design Co-Pilot

Imagine you're designing a bracket. Instead of manually sketching a few options, AI tools in Fusion 360 can spit out dozens of optimised designs based on your load requirements and material choice. You'll then pick the best one and refine it, saving you hours of initial ideation. It's like having a design assistant that never sleeps.

AI Materials & Patent Scout

Need to find a specific lightweight, heat-resistant polymer? Instead of sifting through hundreds of datasheets and academic papers, an AI research assistant can scan thousands of documents in minutes, highlighting the most relevant options. This means less time buried in literature and more time actually building.

Automated Test Report Assistant

After running a test, you'll have raw sensor data and notes. AI tools can take this information and automatically generate a first draft of your test report, complete with charts, summaries, and key findings. You'll then review, edit, and finalise it, drastically cutting down on documentation time. Yes, it's still documentation, but it's much faster.

Technical Query Assistant

Stuck on a specific CAD command or need to understand a complex engineering term? Instead of waiting for a senior engineer, you can ask an AI assistant. It can provide instant explanations, code snippets, or step-by-step guides, helping you unblock yourself quickly and learn faster.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become an Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer?

Common routes in include Apprenticeship Programme (Engineering) (2-4 years), Vocational College (HNC/HND/Foundation Degree) (2-3 years) and Entry-Level Manufacturing/Technician Role (1-2 years). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can an Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer progress to?

This role can lead on to Prototype Development Engineer (Level 2) (2-3 years), depending on the skills you build.

What level is an Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer in the UK?

This role aligns to RQF Level 2 on the UK framework, a guide to the depth of qualification it maps to, not a hard entry bar.

What new skills matter most for an Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer?

Increasingly, Basic Prompt Engineering for CAD/Simulation. These are the areas where the higher-paid, future-proof work is heading.

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most of them were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

What it costs

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

A single career-coaching hour costs more than a month of this, and it ends when the hour does. Zavmo doesn't. It's £70 a month, about £2.30 a day, for a companion that knows an Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer, works on the job you actually do, and keeps going at your pace rather than a timetable's.

  • Searching and planning stay free. You only pay when you start learning.
  • Your credits are yours. Regulated, and they don't vanish when a subscription ends.
  • Cancel any time and billing stops. No notice period, no minimum term.

Your path, personalised

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.

This route runs to 10 national skill standards. That is a real journey.

Zavmo shapes a learning experience as unique as you are. It fits how you learn, your pace and the work you already do. Every step stays benchmarked to recognised national standards. That’s the plan for becoming an Associate Global Prototype Development Engineer: personal to you, and it still counts. The first steps are free.

Independent research finds well-designed intelligent tutoring performs nearly as well as one-to-one human tutoring: VanLehn (2011), Educational Psychologist.

A private tutor in the UK averages £35–40 an hour . Zavmo is £70/month.

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15Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

Other roles in Research and Development

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

The skills you'll gain here – CAD, 3D printing, materials science, hands-on problem-solving, and structured testing – are highly transferable. You could move into product design, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, or even specialist roles in industries like aerospace, medical devices, or automotive. The world needs people who can build and test new things.

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