Engineering Technician - Robotics

HDT • Fredericksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HDT builds robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with military-grade strength and precision engineering, built for the extremes and adaptable to any challenge. The Engineering Technician role applies general knowledge and skills to install, troubleshoot and maintain designs created by engineering. The qualified candidate has general knowledge of engineering principles and practices to support engineering in all aspects of products design and development. Works on small projects or portions of major projects.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Engineering support, production, and fabrication
• Ability to manage multiple projects and problem solve
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels
• Competent technical expertise
• Comfortable with shop floor equipment and hand tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) or eligible to obtain export authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Supports assembly, troubleshooting, and testing efforts
• Works under close supervision on unusual or difficult problems
• Assists the HDT Services Team to help them fulfill customer’s expectations.
• Works from standard drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
• Uses judgment in re-working to bring unit within quality control specifications
• Interprets and follows written documents such as SOPS and safety rules
• Ensures compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Interfaces with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Meet production deadlines
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
• Raw material stock levels
• Compliance outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED