Engineering Technician- Senior Level- Huntsville, AL

Dayton T. Brown•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Huntsville, AL location If you're ready for the challenge of working for a dynamic organization, Dayton T. Brown, Inc. has a career opportunity available for an experienced and motivated senior-level Engineering Technician in our Huntsville, AL location . Our three divisions, Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems, make DTB a diverse and interesting place to work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Interpret engineering drawings for fabrication and assembly of test fixtures Utilize tools and equipment required to assemble test fixtures Strain gage installation, including interpreting drawings for location, surface preparation, bonding, soldering, and diagnostics Assemble hydraulic systems composed of hoses, servo valves, actuators, and manifolds Interfaces with customers and the engineering team Perform and document inspections of work Travel as required within the continental US (on average 10 - 20%) Overtime and flexible shifts will be required during certain periods of a project The ideal candidate will need: Minimum of a High School Diploma / associate's degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical or related fields highly desired. 5 +years' experience in mechanical, structural, and hydraulic equipment assembly and setup. US Citizenship Required. Aircraft structural testing experience is a plus. Ability to multi-task and be flexible to changing schedules. Mechanical hands-on technical experience is a must. Understanding of aerospace safety requirements and quality standards highly desired. Must be able to work from engineering drawings tailored for test fixture assembly. Must be experienced and resourceful in the use and operation of tools and equipment used to assemble steel fixtures. Proficient in the use of overhead cranes / rigging is highly desired. Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklifts and related material handling devices. Instrumentation / strain gage installation is a plus. Ability to work night shift Dayton T. Brown, Inc. offers: Your hard work deserves real rewards - enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and career support.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma
5 +years' experience in mechanical, structural, and hydraulic equipment assembly and setup
US Citizenship Required
Ability to multi-task and be flexible to changing schedules
Mechanical hands-on technical experience is a must
Must be able to work from engineering drawings tailored for test fixture assembly
Must be experienced and resourceful in the use and operation of tools and equipment used to assemble steel fixtures
Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklifts and related material handling devices
Ability to work night shift

Nice To Haves

associate's degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical or related fields highly desired
Aircraft structural testing experience is a plus
Understanding of aerospace safety requirements and quality standards highly desired
Proficient in the use of overhead cranes / rigging is highly desired
Instrumentation / strain gage installation is a plus

Responsibilities

Interpret engineering drawings for fabrication and assembly of test fixtures
Utilize tools and equipment required to assemble test fixtures
Strain gage installation, including interpreting drawings for location, surface preparation, bonding, soldering, and diagnostics
Assemble hydraulic systems composed of hoses, servo valves, actuators, and manifolds
Interfaces with customers and the engineering team
Perform and document inspections of work
Travel as required within the continental US (on average 10 - 20%)
Overtime and flexible shifts will be required during certain periods of a project