Senior Technician, Development Engineering

About the role

The successful candidate will build and/or test advanced electro-mechanical actuation systems (EMA’s) and power electronics technologies as part of the Development Engineering team. You will document lessons learned during the build, integration and test phases and collaborate with the design engineers to ensure the designs meet specified requirements and program goals. You will support internal and external development and qualification test activities and manage the required laboratory facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Seek and document Lean ideas to improve the efficiencies and reduce cost
• Maintain all tools and equipment in clean and safe working condition
• Notify supervisor of any equipment that requires repair
• Keep workstation clean and free of unnecessary debris
• Comply with and enforce ESD rules and procedures
• Will be required to perform other job duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Excellent organizational skills with focus on detail
• Complete assigned jobs with minimal/no supervision
• Foster a positive, cooperative and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization
• Participate in team meetings, root cause investigations, troubleshooting activities (as req’d), continuous improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals/vision
• Effectively communicate issues in a timely manner to all affected parties internal to the Marotta Organization
• Absorb all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
• Must be able to work occasional overtime/weekends

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred)
• Experience in mechanical and/or electronic laboratory work in a design and development engineering environment
• Experience with Aerospace testing standards such as MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA-DO-160 is highly desirable
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or technical certification in a related field is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude gained through other experience will be considered
• Attentive to detail and ability to understand and follow work instructions
• Good oral and written English skills
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Able to use and work with schematic diagrams and engineering drawings

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual who must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Operate instruments such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data recorders
• Bill of material requisitioning
• Support lab management and 6S events
• Develop and prepare test procedures and reports
• Familiar with AS9100 and ISO standards helpful

Skills

• Familiar with AS9100 and ISO standards helpful

Benefits

• Full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options

Pay

$35 - $47 per hour

Schedule

Flexible work hours with compressed work week options