Development Technician - Composites

Greene Tweed•Kulpsville, PA

About The Position

Greene, Tweed is hiring a Development Technician - Composites to support sample preparation, experiments, prototype manufacturing, process development, inspection, and troubleshooting. The technician uses production and development equipment safely and cleanly, captures and reports data, and provides feedback to development engineers. The role also supports engineering and development activities, including transferring processes to production in accordance with quality assurance protocols and helping identify and implement process improvements. The position requires U.S. Person status, as defined by applicable law, for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data. Greene, Tweed states that eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, subject to applicable laws.

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 testing results into an electronic reporting system.
Ability to follow multi-step procedures.
Working knowledge of product-line-specific equipment and processes.
Basic knowledge of testing equipment.
General mechanical aptitude for routine cleaning and maintenance and occasional troubleshooting.
Strong mathematical background, including ability to solve simple algebraic equations for sample preparation.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work as a self-starter.
Experience safely handling chemicals.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as eye, ear, and foot protection.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Ability to operate as part of a cross-functional team.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law, for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use production and/or development equipment for sample preparation, operating equipment safely and keeping it clean.
Carry out assigned experiments, capture data, and provide appropriate feedback to development engineers.
Assist engineering with process recipe development, prototype manufacturing, and transfer to production in alignment with quality assurance protocols.
Perform visual and dimensional product inspections, collect and interpret auditor inspection reports, and suggest process adjustments as necessary.
Provide general support with packaging, rework, assembly, and hardware installation.
Assist engineering in troubleshooting by investigating product defects, identifying mold problems, and initiating or implementing process improvements.
Support development activities including design-for-manufacturing, planning, time and cost estimates, material handling, assembly, design and creation of custom test rigs, custom parts testing, and data capture and reporting.
Perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions requested by the Supervisor.