Engineering Technician II (Ultra High Vacuum)
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 role, 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. The position is for the weekend night shift, Friday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Engineering schedules may be flexible when needed, including start and end times. The successful candidate must be able to work an off-shift schedule.
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 and skills in 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 tools 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 or AutoCAD experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes for night vision image intensifiers.
- Interact with equipment and production operators.
- Build and repair mechanical tooling.
- 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.
Benefits
- Shift differential and sign-on bonus.
- Competitive compensation.
- 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 longer-term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and other benefits.
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement for military retirees.
- A 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off, at most locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
