Engineering Technician II (Ultra High Vacuum)

Elbit America•Roanoke, VA

11d

About The Position

Primarily responsible for assisting with daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes used to manufacture night vision image intensifiers. This is a hands-on engineering technician position, with more than 80% of the time spent interacting with equipment and operators, building or repairing mechanical tooling, and dispositioning non-conforming product. Additional work includes optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing cost-reduction opportunities such as yield and productivity improvements and waste elimination, and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality. The role generally works to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in an engineering field (such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics) or related work experience.
At least 2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical abilities and troubleshooting techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience training others.
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
Ability to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Ability to work an off-shift schedule.
Proficiency using hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment; ability to read, understand, and follow procedures.
Understanding of and skill in effectively applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with assembly, review, or inspection of mechanical assemblies.
Experience with ultra-high vacuum equipment.
Experience working in cleanroom environments.
Experience writing MS Access queries.
Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab, JMP, or Cornerstone.
Experience with coding and scripting development, such as Visual Studio (VB.net, C#, C+), Python, JSL, or similar.
Experience with process improvement.
Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt).
ProE experience.
AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes.
Interact with equipment and operators; build and repair mechanical tooling; and disposition non-conforming product.
Optimize manufacturing processes.
Implement cost-reduction opportunities, including yield and productivity improvements and waste elimination.
Train production employees to improve work processes and product quality.
Work to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.