Senior Engineering Technician

About the role

Summary Engineering Technicians are in a hands-on work environment performing a variety of tasks to support the engineering, manufacturing and production teams. Daily responsibilities may include test set up, mechanical assembly, receiving support, production, packaging and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions
• Supports engineering testing, manufacturing efforts
• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics and technical diagrams
• Performs test planning and execution: test design and analysis; writing procedures, test plans, and data collection
• Possesses a good understanding of all aspects of environmental testing
• Aids with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment
• Safely uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Works effectively with teams of engineers and technicians
• Interacts with technical staff for proposal development and project performance
• Demonstrates leadership and provides guidance to more junior Engineering Technicians

Requirements

Required Education: High School diploma
Preferred Education: Associates Degree or higher
Required Experience: Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools, excellent mechanical aptitude, experience with test data acquisition and instrumentation
Preferred Experience: Knowledge of military and commercial industry specifications
Typically possesses: 8+ years’ experience in aerospace, defense experience, or manufacturing environments
Demonstrated team or project leadership experience preferred
Possesses strong computer background and familiarity with common office applications
Demonstrates passion for the aerospace and defense industry, and strong desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Demonstrates an exceptional work ethic and attitude

Qualifications

Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting

Skills

Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools, excellent mechanical aptitude, experience with test data acquisition and instrumentation, knowledge of military and commercial industry specifications, strong computer background and familiarity with common office applications, passion for the aerospace and defense industry, exceptional work ethic and attitude

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

Pay

Compensation commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time