Engineering Technician

SRI International•Palo Alto, CA

28d•$34 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Ceramic Technologies (BCT) is an advanced materials group of SRI International using a novel technology platform to develop and manufacture cutting edge components and systems. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Engineering Technician to help in our efforts to produce molds, parts and processes to further the delivery of high-quality parts to our customers. The ideal candidate will have keen attention to detail and the ability to gently handle delicate parts. This position will work onsite at our Palo Alto, CA office.

Requirements

Candidates must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance. A current active clearance a plus.
A good general understanding of mechanical systems.
Must be able to bend over for long periods of time and work with delicate parts
A thorough understanding of hand tools
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as know when to step in as supporting member on a team

Nice To Haves

A current active clearance a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with BCT SRI engineers and scientists to ensure required molds, test fixtures, and production tooling and products are properly designed and function properly
Communicate back any issues to Engineers and Scientists so corrective action can be taken
Follow BCT SRI procedures for the production of molds and associated parts
Follow necessary processes to insure we have high quality parts to deliver to our customers
Maintain a cohesive data flow of part metrics from Travelers to tracking data bases
Help to increase production capabilities and reduce lead time to our customers
Responsible for ensuring needed tools are working properly
Part inspection will be a major responsibility in this role