Engineering Technician II
About The Position
The Engineering Technician II assists with the daily operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes used to manufacture night vision image intensifiers. This hands-on role spends more than 75% of its time interacting with equipment and production operators and dispositioning non-conforming product. The technician helps optimize manufacturing processes, implement cost-reduction opportunities, and improve yield and productivity while eliminating waste. The role also trains production employees to improve work processes and product quality, and works to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues.
Requirements
- Associate’s 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 observational skills.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with assembly, review, or inspection of mechanical assemblies.
- Experience using electrical test equipment and optical microscopes.
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Interact with equipment and production operators 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.
- Use hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment.
- Read, understand, and follow procedures.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
- Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
- Basic life insurance and additional life and AD&D insurance options.
- Flexible vacation and PTO.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee referral program.
- Voluntary benefits, including longer-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
