Mech/Elec Technician (Solidworks CAD Experience Required)

X-Bow Systems•Socorro, NM

About The Position

X-Bow Systems is seeking a Mech/Elec Technician for its operations in Socorro, New Mexico. The role involves installing, operating, testing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment—including automated and robotic equipment—used in solid rocket motor propellant production facilities. The technician will also own mechanical design from concept through drawing release for hardware supporting site operations and programs. Success in the role includes identifying blockers, guiding processes to address anomalies and performance shortfalls, and meeting schedule goals for installation, commissioning, and deployment of components, sub-assemblies, and top-level facilities. The position calls for demonstrated mechanical hardware installation, repair, and selection experience and/or expertise in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or data systems, along with hands-on assembly and integration aptitude.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience installing, testing, or commissioning mechanical, electrical/controls, and fluidic systems or facilities.
Experience servicing pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, precision flow meters, instrumentation, data acquisition, power supplies, PLC panels, or similar equipment.
Demonstrated expertise with SolidWorks CAD and PDM or equivalent.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of approximately five engineers and technicians.
Demonstrated hands-on electromechanical disassembly, assembly, and troubleshooting aptitude.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, test, and maintain manufacturing equipment, including automated and robotic equipment.
Own mechanical design from concepts through drawing release for hardware required for site operations and program support.
Identify blockers and guide processes to address anomalies and performance shortfalls.
Meet schedule goals for installation, commissioning, and deployment of components, sub-assemblies, and top-level facilities.
Service equipment and systems such as pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, precision flow meters, instrumentation, data acquisition, power supplies, and PLC panels.
Perform hands-on electromechanical disassembly, assembly, and troubleshooting.