Engineering Technician III

Ametek, Inc.•Athens, OH

About The Position

Under the direction of the Engineering staff and the Technician Supervisor, Engineering Technicians for spaceflight cryocoolers produce production hardware, assemble and test cryocoolers, read mechanical drawings, schematics and other technical documentation, and interface with engineering, drafting, and machine shop personnel to complete assigned technical tasks.

Requirements

Technical college/university degree or equivalent experience
Four-seven years directly related experience, an increasing ability to function independently, increasing ability in specialized skills and an ability to train others in those skills
Excellent mechanical aptitude.
Understanding of cryocooler test equipment and ability to perform testing.
General familiarity with manually-driven and/or automated machine tools.
General familiarity with laboratory equipment, processes, and safety measures.
Ability to read and use tools such as: calipers, OD micrometers, ID micrometers, multimeters, thermocouple meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
Experience with various hand and power tools; wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, dremels, etc.
Experience reading graphical representation of hardware (mechanical drawings, shop sketches, schematics).
Basic mathematical knowledge.
Attention to detail, especially regarding proper assembly techniques and clean, defect-free hardware.
Maintain clean and organized work area that reflects proper attitude toward cleanliness of hardware.
Ability to receive and follow instruction/processes precisely and in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

Following the direction of engineering and senior technicians, assemble and process components, subassemblies, and Stirling cryocoolers for aerospace production.
Follow procedures and protocols for performing work functions in clean environments required for spaceflight hardware.
Document and communicate test data and results in electronic, oral and written format
Prepare test hardware and test equipment to enable testing of spaceflight cryocoolers according to customer performance requirements.
Perform characterization testing of spaceflight cryocoolers to inform customers and meet performance requirements.
Provide input regarding assembly and testing of spaceflight cryocoolers based on data and characteristics observed during assembly and test.
Perform in-process inspections and evaluations.
Complete activities according to the cryocooler build schedule.
Support process documentation refinement and review
Participate in engineering meetings as required.
Provide and review inputs to document technical procedures for tech transfer purposes.
Continuously develop skills through education, training, observation and mentoring.
Provide input and documentation for communication with customers.
As requested, travel within the United States to oversee subassembly processing, assist with hardware delivery and/or customer integration/acceptance.