Engineering Development Technician IV

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment
• Performs programming in CAM and operating of CNC milling 3 axis to 5 axis machines
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions
• Design work shall be accomplished using CAD tools (SolidWorks), simulation tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS), and rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, etc.)
• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions
• Aids in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment
• Uses manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus
• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
  • Must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2 – 4 years' related experience
  • 5 + years of current experience using CAM tools (MasterCam, Surfcam, HSM)
  • CNC vertical machine operating experience required
  • Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools
  • Experienced working with and understanding schematics, diagrams, and defined plans for testing
  • Experienced in and proficient with SolidWorks
  • Experienced in and proficient with MS Office and other office productivity tools
  • Experience with SolidWorks EPDM is preferred
  • Experience in designing tooling or test equipment is preferred
  • Demonstrated competency in solving basic structural dynamics problems
  • Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration management processes and material properties
  • Demonstrated understanding of environmental testing, including shock and vibration
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
  • Driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
  • Focused on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

  Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

  About the role

  The Engineering Development Technician IV is part of a design team focused on the development of the next generation UAV systems and their subsystems. This will include all levels and facets of design from conceptual clear through the detailed design and will include building and testing of these systems.

  Requirements

  High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. 2 – 4 years' related experience. 5 + years of current experience using CAM tools (MasterCam, Surfcam, HSM). CNC vertical machine operating experience required. Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools. Experienced working with and understanding schematics, diagrams, and defined plans for testing. Experienced in and proficient with SolidWorks. Experiences in and proficient with MS Office and other office productivity tools. Experience with SolidWorks EPDM is preferred. Experience in designing tooling or test equipment is preferred. Demonstrated competency in solving basic structural dynamics problems. Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration management processes and material properties. Demonstrated understanding of environmental testing, including shock and vibration. Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties. Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products. Driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company. Focused on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
  • Must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2 – 4 years' related experience
  • 5 + years of current experience using CAM tools (MasterCam, Surfcam, HSM)
  • CNC vertical machine operating experience required
  • Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools
  • Experienced working with and understanding schematics, diagrams, and defined plans for testing
  • Experienced in and proficient with SolidWorks
  • Experienced in and proficient with MS Office and other office productivity tools
  • Experience with SolidWorks EPDM is preferred
  • Experience in designing tooling or test equipment is preferred
  • Demonstrated competency in solving basic structural dynamics problems
  • Demonstrated understanding of engineering configuration management processes and material properties
  • Demonstrated understanding of environmental testing, including shock and vibration

  Benefits

  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.