Electro-mechanical Technician

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; if you are dedicated, enthusiastic, and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic offers a new lease on life for the aerospace and defense industry. We’re dedicated to providing a safe, diverse, and evolving work environment. We work with integrity, responsibility, safety, and accountability through inspiring, engaging, and collaborating to achieve a common goal — whether that’s serving our customers, helping each other, or volunteering in our local community.

About the role

This position is onsite in Creedmoor, NC, reporting to the Production Supervisor. The Electro-Mechanical Technician will assemble parts into sub-assemblies, units, or systems for heavy-duty and high-voltage Integrated Power Node Centers (IPNCs) electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts into sub-assemblies, units, or systems for heavy-duty and high-voltage Integrated Power Node Centers (IPNCs) electronic products.
• Troubleshoot and rework assembled units that fail standard tests using drawings, final assembly blueprints, and/or verbal and written instructions.
• Perform tests and/or inspections of heavy-duty and high-voltage Integrated Power Node Centers (IPNCs) electronic products.
• Work with electro-mechanical LRUs containing PCB/modules.
• Perform tests using test equipment and software such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, frequency generators, multi-meters, and other testing equipment.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation and records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist engineering personnel in troubleshooting, modification, and/or repair of non-conforming units.
• Perform calibration, in-line inspection, and final inspection of units/assemblies.
• Maintain all test production equipment and fixtures, including soldering ability.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues that arise and create positive solutions.
• Support and resolve issues with test equipment supplied by the transition group.
• Adhere to company policies including general workmanship, FOD control, and documentation.
• Provide cover during operational working hours (may include early, swing, and night shifts) and work overtime as required by the business.
• Comply with production processes and procedures, production schedules, and recording standards using business IT systems (e.g., ERP/MRP/MES).

Requirements

• Associate degree in electronics field or equivalent military training required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an electro-mechanical or electronic test environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, troubleshoot from schematics, and assist in writing test procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of test, inspection, and calibration equipment.
• Demonstrated hands-on manufacturing/shop floor experience.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
• Proven ability to initiate and execute change into mature processes.
• Mechanically inclined with an understanding of production fabrication and assembly.
• Deep firsthand knowledge of manufacturing operations, real-time shop support, and troubleshooting skills.
• Soldering experience (J-STD-001 & IPC-A-610 preferred).
• Experience with wiring and wiring harnesses.
• Experience with heavy-duty and high-voltage Integrated Power Node Centers (IPNCs) electronic products.

Candidates shall be required to successfully conduct testing procedures and a physical dexterity assessment during the interview.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet these requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.