Engineering Technician 2 - C Shift

This position is based at our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time. This is a weekend, day shift position (12-hour shifts, rotating Thursdays) with overtime worked as necessary.

About the Role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

As an Engineering Technician, you will prepare, maintain, and operate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to control the robotic spraying of resins, explosive powder, and final liner materials inside rocket motor chambers via Spray Lance Robots, while following detailed work instructions. This role will work closely with process engineering, referring to product drawings and blueprints. You will also assist with other processes across the factory, from case prep to case fabrication, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational robot checkouts.
• Mask equipment to protect it from materials being applied.
• Monitor material parameters during processing to verify requirements.
• Clean and rebuild spray gun assemblies.
• Stewardship of the Spray Lance Robots and related facilities.
• Operate PLCs during charging, spraying, and flushing of robotic operations.
• Perform visual inspection of the final liner application.
• Maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) data tracking during spraying operations and accurately calculate weights to determine correct material application inside cases.
• Perform thermography and infrared color scale inspections on chambers to validate cork-to-case bonding integrity.
• Coordinate spraying operations with multiple support organizations.
• Accountability and control of explosive powder.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Competencies for Success

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Desire to work as a team player.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Self-starter with initiative, adaptability, and motivation to achieve excellence.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Must comply with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to work as a team, set the example, and find new process improvements among all case fabrication and case preparation operations.
• Previous experience gathering, maintaining, and compiling technical data.
• Able to read engineering documentation and reports, including drawings and schematics.
• Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.
• Ability to read, clearly interpret, and accurately follow standard work and other written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and/or related special certifications.
• Experience working with thermo-hygrographs, penetrometers, spray guns, and viscometers.
• Experience operating a robot in a production environment.
• Experience working in an energetics environment.
• Proficient with computer applications, such as Word, Access, Excel, etc.
• Ability to review and interpret work instructions, designs, and drawings, with tooling and end-item processes and products.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Schedule

This is a weekend, day shift position (12-hour shifts, rotating Thursdays). Overtime is worked as necessary.