Development Technician - Composites

Greene Tweed•Kulpsville, PA

About The Position

The Development Technician - Composites uses production and development equipment to prepare samples, conduct assigned experiments, capture data, and provide feedback to development engineers. The technician supports engineering with process recipe development, prototype manufacturing, and transfer-to-production activities in accordance with quality assurance protocols. The role also includes product inspection, packaging, rework, assembly, hardware installation, and troubleshooting product or mold problems to help implement process improvements. The technician provides additional support to the development team in areas such as design for manufacturing, planning, time and cost estimates, material handling, custom test-rig design and creation, custom-parts testing, and data reporting. Equipment must be operated safely and kept clean. This position requires U.S. Person status for authorized access to data controlled under ITAR. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor, and requirements may change.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
0–5 years of technical experience in manufacturing and/or related product development.
Experience with basic laboratory equipment and analytical measuring instruments such as calipers and scales; ability to observe, measure, and enter test results into an electronic reporting system.
Ability to follow multi-step procedures.
Working knowledge of product-line-specific equipment and processes, and basic knowledge of testing equipment.
General mechanical aptitude for routine cleaning and maintenance and occasional troubleshooting.
Strong mathematics skills, including solving simple algebraic equations for sample preparation.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Experience safely handling chemicals and ability to wear personal protective equipment, including eye, ear, and foot protection.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law is required for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering technology and/or a technician certificate.
Experience with SAP.
Familiarity with GD&T.
Experience working in a production and/or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Use production and development equipment for sample preparation, operating equipment safely and keeping it clean.
Carry out assigned experiments, capture data, and provide feedback to development engineers.
Assist engineering with process recipe development, prototype manufacturing, and transfer-to-production activities in alignment with quality assurance protocols.
Perform visual and dimensional product inspections; collect and interpret auditor inspection reports and suggest process adjustments as needed.
Provide support with packaging, rework, assembly, and hardware installation.
Assist engineering with troubleshooting by investigating product defects, identifying mold problems, and initiating or implementing process improvements.
Support development-team activities including design for manufacturing, planning, time and cost estimates, material handling, assembly, custom test-rig design and creation, custom-parts testing, and data capture and reporting.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and occasional troubleshooting.